Chester Township’s public schools score below 93% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 5% of Chester Township’s students scored proficient, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Chester Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 81% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Chester Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1525 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Chester Township’s, its schools beat 0%, lower than their 7% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 19% of tested students were proficient in reading and 5% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 81% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
75% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $24,532 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 16% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Chester Township’s grade
D: better than 7% of Pennsylvania school districts, #1,029 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Chester Township, with each school’s own grade.
4th grade in Chester Township
Toby Farms Intermediate School
Grades 4–8 · 359 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Chester Twp
5th grade in Chester Township
Toby Farms Intermediate School
Grades 4–8 · 359 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Chester Twp
6th grade in Chester Township
Toby Farms Intermediate School
Grades 4–8 · 359 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Chester Twp
7th grade in Chester Township
Toby Farms Intermediate School
Grades 4–8 · 359 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Chester Twp
8th grade in Chester Township
Toby Farms Intermediate School
Grades 4–8 · 359 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Chester Twp
9th grade in Chester Township · depends on your address
Chester HS
Grades 9–12 · 806 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Chester
STEM at Showalter
Grades 7–12 · 477 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Chester
10th grade in Chester Township · depends on your address
Chester HS
Grades 9–12 · 806 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Chester
STEM at Showalter
Grades 7–12 · 477 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Chester
11th grade in Chester Township · depends on your address
Chester HS
Grades 9–12 · 806 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Chester
STEM at Showalter
Grades 7–12 · 477 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Chester
12th grade in Chester Township · depends on your address
Chester HS
Grades 9–12 · 806 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Chester
STEM at Showalter
Grades 7–12 · 477 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Chester
Chester Township’s public schools are run by Chester-Upland School District, which also serves Chester and Upland. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Chester Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Chester Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Township | D | Chester-Upland |
| Aston | A− | Penn-Delco |
| Upland | D | Chester-Upland |
| Brookhaven | A− | Penn-Delco |
| Upper Chichester | C | Chichester |
Every school in Chester Township
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Chester Township’s schools
Are Chester Township’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Chester Township children attend score below 93% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #1,029 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Chester Township in?
Chester-Upland School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,039 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do Chester Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Chester HS and STEM at Showalter.
What is Chester Township’s graduation rate?
75% of the class of 2023 in Chester-Upland School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Chester Township spend per student?
$24,532 in Chester-Upland School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Chester Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Chester Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.