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Chester Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 332 students in Chester, PA, 5% of all K-12 students in Chester, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
67% of private schools in Chester, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Chester Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Drexel Neumann Academy
Drexel Neumann Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1901 Potter St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-7358
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Map of Frederick Douglass Christian School
Frederick Douglass Christian School
Gr: PK-7 | 77 students
Baptist
700 Central Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-9030
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Widener University Child Development Center Photo
Widener University Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 University Pl
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-1097
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Chester, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Center For Self Development
Center For Self Development
Gr: PK-4 | 53 students
1605 W 3rd St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-5066
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Map of Faith Temple Christian School
Faith Temple Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 11 students
Christian
1007 W 7th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-7471
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Map of Haven Kindergarten Academy
Haven Kindergarten Academy
Gr: K | 1 student
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
800 Welsh St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1701
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Map of Shiloh Development Academy
Shiloh Development Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
703 Central Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-6890
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Chester, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-62.5% (-5 schools) 10-yr
332
Students
-40.5% (-226 students) 10-yr
$3,000
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
+30.8% (+4 students) 10-yr
87%
Students of Color
-1.1% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+7.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chester)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
332 Students
273,181 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearChester, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202586126179
202469117172
202359123174
202267150185
202167147180
202059131171
201959138175
201859136172
201779152180
201679151178
201570146167
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% Students of Color
87%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearChester, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202587%27%34%
202487%27%34%
202388%26%33%
202290%26%33%
202190%25%32%
202090%25%32%
201995%25%31%
201895%25%31%
201788%25%32%
201688%25%32%
201588%25%32%
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0.49
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearChester, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.490.600.65
20240.490.590.65
20230.560.590.65
20220.520.590.64
20210.520.590.64
20200.520.580.64
20190.520.570.63
20180.520.570.63
20170.570.540.61
20160.570.540.61
20150.530.540.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20235%4%9%
20224%4%8%
20214%4%9%
20204%4%9%
20195%4%8%
20185%4%8%
20175%3%8%
20165%3%8%
20154%4%8%
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# Black Students
215 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
65%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202565%10%7%
202465%10%7%
202358%10%8%
202263%10%7%
202163%10%7%
202063%10%8%
201962%10%7%
201862%10%7%
201755%9%7%
201655%9%7%
201560%9%8%
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# White Students
7 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
2%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%58%52%
20243%59%52%
20235%59%52%
20224%60%54%
20214%60%54%
20204%61%54%
20191%61%56%
20181%61%56%
20173%64%58%
20163%64%58%
20152%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
102 Students
65,149 Students
% of Others Students
31%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearChester, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202530%23%26%
202430%23%26%
202332%23%25%
202229%22%25%
202129%22%25%
202029%22%24%
201932%22%24%
201832%21%23%
201737%21%22%
201637%21%22%
201534%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
24 Teachers
24,052 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearChester, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202513:111:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202216:112:111:1
202116:112:111:1
202015:112:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearChester, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202548%53%55%
202448%53%54%
202348%52%54%
202248%52%54%
202148%51%54%
202048%51%54%
201948%51%53%
201848%51%53%
201730%51%53%
201630%51%52%
201510%50%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearChester, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025171515
2024171515
2023151515
2022151515
2021151415
2020151415
2019151415
2018151415
2017131415
2016131415
2015131415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$13,227
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chester, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Chester, PA is Drexel Neumann Academy.
How many private schools are located in Chester?
3 private schools are located in Chester.
What percentage of students in Chester go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Chester are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chester?
67% of private schools in Chester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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