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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Chester County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 74 public elementary schools serving 53,973 students in Chester County, PA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chester County, PA are Pocopson Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and Pickering Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chester County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Chester County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pocopson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1105 Pocopson Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 793-9241
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
507 Howellville Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1500
Gr: K-4 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Pickering Valley Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
121 Byers Rd
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 458-5324
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Devon Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 S Fairfield Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1450
Gr: K-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Shamona Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
501 Dorlan Mill Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 458-8703
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Beaumont Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
575 Beaumont Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 240-1400
Gr: K-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Brandywine-wallace Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
435 Dilworth Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2083
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
West Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1475 Broadrun Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 384-9030
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
West Vincent Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2750 Conestoga Road
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 469-5108
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Unionville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1775 W Doe Run Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-1700
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Tredyffrin-easttown Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 Conestoga Rd
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 240-1200
Gr: 5-8 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Uwchlan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
50 Peck Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5656
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Lionville Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
526 W Uwchlan Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 363-6580
Gr: K-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Mary C Howse Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
641 W Boot Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1300
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Springton Manor Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Fairview Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 942-8950
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
East Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 N Chester Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1500
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1717.
East Ward Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
435 Washington Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8282
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1818.
Charles F Patton Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
760 Unionville Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 347-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1919.
East Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
820 Frank Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2100
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2020.
Westtown-thornbury Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
750 Westbourne Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1800
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2060 Charlestown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 935-1555
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
725 W Market St
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2000
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2323.
French Creek Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3590 Coventryville Rd
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5104
Gr: K-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2424.
East Coventry Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2461 East Cedarville Road
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5103
Gr: K-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2525.
General Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20 Devon Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-6651
Gr: K-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2626.
Manavon Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Phantom Way
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5350
Gr: 2-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2727.
Bradford Hgts Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1330 Romig Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-6021
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2828.
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
354 Swedesford Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1790
Gr: K-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Penn Wood Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1470 Johnny's Way
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1900
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Schuylkill Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
290 S White Horse Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5400
Gr: 2-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3131.
North Coventry Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
475 Kemp Road
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469-5105
Gr: K-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3232.
Exton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 S Hendricks Ave
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 266-1400
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3333.
Glen Acres Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1150 Delancey Pl
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1700
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3434.
Beaver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 W Pennsylvania Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2790
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3535.
East Vincent Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
340 Ridge Rd
Spring City, PA 19475
(610) 469-5106
Gr: K-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chester County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chester County, PA include Pocopson Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and Pickering Valley Elementary School. Chester County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chester County?
77 public elementary schools are located in Chester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester County?
Chester County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Chester County are often viewed compared to one another?

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