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Best Chester Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 332 students in Chester, PA (there are 7 public schools, serving 6,823 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Chester, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Chester, PA is Drexel Neumann Academy.
67% of private schools in Chester, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Chester Private Schools (2026)

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
1605 W 3rd St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-5066
Gr: PK-4 | 53 students
1007 W 7th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-7471
Gr: K-6 | 11 students
Haven Kindergarten Academy (Closed 2019)
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
800 Welsh St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1701
Gr: K | 1 student
Shiloh Development Academy (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
703 Central Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-6890
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students

Overview

This Town (Chester)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
332 Students
273,598 Students
% Average Students of Color
87%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
24,070 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$14,955

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
215 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
65%
10%
# White Students
7 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
2%
58%
# 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
64,924 Students
% of Others Students
31%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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