Best Chester Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 282 students in Chester, PA.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Chester, PA is Drexel Neumann Academy.
100% of private elementary schools in Chester, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Chester Private Elementary 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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chester, Pennsylvania

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
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
282 Students
206,253 Students
% Average Students of Color
99%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
18,965 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
51%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$13,023

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
196 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
7,529 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
10,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
214 Students
21,210 Students
% Black Students
76%
10%
# White Students
3 Students
129,105 Students
% White Students
1%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
182 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
57 Students
39,617 Students
% of Others Students
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Chester, PA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Chester, PA is Drexel Neumann Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Chester?
2 private elementary schools are located in Chester.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Chester?
100% of private elementary schools in Chester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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