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Elementary Schools

Pickering Valley Elementary School

Downingtown Area SD · Chester County · 121 Byers Rd, Chester Springs, PA 19425.0

(610)458-5324

10/10
#18
Rank 18 out of 1,545
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #22 · 99th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #27 · 98th percentile
Science10/10 · #28 · 98th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rolling hills of Chester Springs, Pickering Valley Elementary sits in one of Chester County's most sought-after communities — the kind of place where horse farms and new construction neighborhoods coexist along winding country roads. As one of the top-ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania, it draws families who want rigorous academics without sacrificing a warm, small-town feel, and the Downingtown Area School District's strong reputation only adds to the appeal. If you're considering a move to the western Philadelphia suburbs and want a neighborhood where kids can walk to the bus stop through open countryside and still come home with genuinely challenging schoolwork, Chester Springs deserves a serious look.

Student Demographics

210 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
134 (64%)
White
63 (30%)
Hispanic
5 (2%)
Multiple Races
4 (2%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged7 (3%)
Students with Disabilities25 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

423
Enrollment
31.4
Teachers (FTE)
13.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #796 · 50th percentile

48 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found