West Chester Area Sd School District
School District · Exton, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
17
11 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
12,109
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
17
11 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
12,109
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#149 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,081
$59 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
12,109 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
West Chester Area Sd ranks #149 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. West Chester Area Sd's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Greystone EL Sch (8.3/10), Sarah W Starkweather EL Sch (8.2/10), and Glen Acres EL Sch (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 16% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among West Chester Area Sd schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among West Chester Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in West Chester Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greystone EL Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Sarah W Starkweather EL Sch | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Glen Acres EL Sch | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Exton EL Sch | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | West Chester East HS | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Westtown-Thornbury EL Sch | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | West Chester Bayard Rustin HS | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | E N Peirce MS | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | West Chester Henderson HS | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | East Goshen EL Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Chester Area Sd
West Chester Area Sd is a Exton, Pennsylvania school district serving 17 schools.The district educates 12,109 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $18,081 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, West Chester Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Greystone EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, West Chester Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 68.8% and ELA proficiency of 77.7%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in West Chester Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Chester Area Sd with test data.
Schools in West Chester Area Sd
17 schoolsElementary Schools11
Middle Schools3
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Exton
- Total Enrollment
- 12,109
- Teachers (FTE)
- 934
- District spending per student
- $18,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Chester Area Sd?
West Chester Area Sd has 17 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Chester Area Sd?
The average composite rating for West Chester Area Sd is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in West Chester Area Sd?
West Chester Area Sd's district-level spending was $18,081 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Chester Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Chester Area Sd is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Chester Area Sd?
Greystone EL Sch is the highest-rated school in West Chester Area Sd with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in West Chester Area Sd?
Across schools in West Chester Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Chester Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
West Chester Area Sd has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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