Excellent
#31 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 3% of private schools
Westtown School
School
975 WESTTOWN RD, West Chester, PA 19382
Enrollment
690
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
690
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#31 of 873
In West Chester
#2 of 8
public schools
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Westtown School
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About Westtown School
Westtown School is a private school in West Chester, PA. Westtown School serves approximately 690 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Westtown School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- PA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 6.4:1 students to teachers, Westtown School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Westtown School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Westtown School compares to 19 public schools serving similar grades in West Chester, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Westtown School (this school) | 8.4 |
| Penn Wood El Sch | 7.1 |
| West Chester Bayard Rustin HS | 8.3 |
| Westtown-Thornbury El Sch | 7.3 |
| Glen Acres El Sch | 7.9 |
| West Chester East HS | 8.6 |
| J R Fugett MS | 6.4 |
| Sarah W Starkweather El Sch | 7.3 |
| Pennsylvania Leadership CS | 5.9 |
| Stetson MS | 6.0 |
| East Goshen El Sch | 8.9 |
| Fern Hill El Sch | 8.0 |
| 21st Century Cyber CS | 4.2 |
| West Chester Henderson HS | 8.5 |
| Hillsdale El Sch | 7.4 |
| Greystone El Sch | 8.9 |
| E N Peirce MS | 5.8 |
| East Bradford El Sch | 8.2 |
| Pocopson El Sch | 9.0 |
| Mary C Howse El Sch | 8.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
975 WESTTOWN RD, West Chester, PA 19382
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Westtown School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Pennsylvania Leadership CS (rated 5.9/10, 3.0 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, LAUREL SPRINGS SCHOOL (rated 5.5/10, 1.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in West Chester, see our West Chester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE CONCEPT SCHOOL West Chester | 0.8 mi | — |
| Penn Wood El Sch West Chester | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| West Chester Bayard Rustin HS West Chester | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| Westtown-Thornbury El Sch West Chester | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| SS SIMON & JUDE SCHOOL West Chester | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| LAUREL SPRINGS SCHOOL West Chester | 1.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Glen Acres El Sch West Chester | 2.0 mi | 7.9 |
| West Chester East HS West Chester | 2.6 mi | 8.6 |
| J R Fugett MS West Chester | 2.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Pennsylvania Leadership CS West Chester | 3.0 mi | 5.9 |
| East Goshen El Sch West Chester | 3.1 mi | 8.9 |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER West Chester | 2.9 mi | — |
| THE MALVERN SCHOOL Glen Mills | 3.0 mi | — |
| Sarah W Starkweather El Sch West Chester | 2.9 mi | 7.3 |
| 21st Century Cyber CS West Chester | 3.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Stetson MS West Chester | 3.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Fern Hill El Sch West Chester | 3.2 mi | 8.0 |
| CHRIST MEMORIAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Malvern | 4.3 mi | — |
| SS PETER AND PAUL SCHOOL West Chester | 4.1 mi | 6.5 |
| West Chester Henderson HS West Chester | 3.5 mi | 8.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19382 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$126,159
Median Home Value
$542,400
Median Rent
$1,788/mo
Population
53,035
College Educated
64.4%
Homeownership
71.6%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Median Age
40.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ABINGTON FRIENDS SCHOOL Jenkintown, PA | 8.8 |
| DELAWARE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Newtown Square, PA | 7.8 |
| FRIENDS CENTRAL SCHOOL Wynnewood, PA | 7.7 |
| THE CITY SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA | 7.7 |
| LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Lancaster, PA | 7.5 |
| THE AGNES IRWIN SCHOOL Bryn Mawr, PA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Westtown School
What grades does Westtown School serve?
Westtown School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Westtown School?
Westtown School has an enrollment of approximately 690 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westtown School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westtown School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Westtown School rank in PA?
Westtown School ranks #31 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Westtown School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westtown School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Westtown School a private school?
Yes, Westtown School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Westtown School a religious school?
Westtown School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 690
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Phone
- (610) 399-0123
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