For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 5,791 students in 19013, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19013, PA are Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School, Stem At Showalter and Chester Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19013 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19013, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19013, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Highland Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3010
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3010
Grades: K-12
| 684 students
Rank: #22.
Stem At Showalter
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 West 10th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3401
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3401
Grades: 7-12
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Chester Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 East 5th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-0400
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-0400
Grades: K-8
| 4,193 students
Rank: n/an/a
1450 Edgmont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
19013, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chester Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2717 W 10th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 497-9282
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 497-9282
Grades: K-9
| 424 students
1100 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-2100
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
1701 Upland St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3660
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3660
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
320 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3801
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3801
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
501 W 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
1100 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3650
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3650
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
319 E 24th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3790
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3790
Grades: 7-8
| 158 students
Widener Partnership Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Edgemont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
2800 Township Line Rd
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3695
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3695
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19013, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19013, PA include Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School, Stem At Showalter and Chester Community Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19013?
4 public middle schools are located in 19013.
What is the racial composition of students in 19013?
19013 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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