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There are numerous elementary, secondary, and higher institutions of learning in Chester County Pennsylvania, which is home to the Chester County Intermediate Unit, 14 public school districts, many independent and private schools, charter schools, multiple colleges and universities, and the Chester County Library System. In general, Chester County’s top public schools also rank as the top-performing public schools in Pennsylvania and the United States.
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University will offer free, hands-on CPR and automated external defibrillator training Friday, Nov. 6, giving students, families and community members an opportunity to practice …
West Chester University Offers Free CPR, AED Training Nov. 6 Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown Area School District has earned national recognition for its participation in a summer program encouraging students to reduce screen time and pursue offline activities, joining three …
Downingtown Schools Earn National Award for Screen-Free Challenge Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Henderson High School senior Brian Dolan is competing against four other eastern Pennsylvania nominees in Best Buddies’ 2026 Champion of the Year fundraising campaign, seeking donations …
Could This Henderson Senior Become a Best Buddies Champion? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s independent nonprofit colleges and universities enrolled 6,398 students using GI Bill benefits during the 2025-26 academic year, accounting for approximately one-third of veterans using those education …
Pennsylvania Nonprofit Colleges Enroll 6,398 GI Bill Students Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Avon Grove School District reported a 31.6-percentage-point increase in fourth-grade performance on a state reading and writing assessment following a multiyear instructional partnership with the Chester …
Avon Grove Reports 31.6-Point Gain in Fourth-Grade Literacy Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown Area School District is expanding cultural education across its schools throughout November, combining Indian Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Month activities with family participation and …
Downingtown Schools Expand Cultural Education in November Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Julia Wenzhu Ran of Kennett Square, a student at Unionville High School, has been named one of 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars for 2026, earning one of …
Unionville High School Senior Earns Presidential Scholar Honor Read More
BERWYN, PA — BLAST Robotics capped its first competition year with a playoff appearance at the HAVOC 2026 off-season robotics competition on Oct. 31, earning the first selection by Alliance …
BLAST Robotics Caps Rookie Season With HAVOC Playoff Run Read More
SOUTH COVENTRY TWP, PA — The Owen J. Roberts School Board voted unanimously on October 26 to appoint North Coventry Township resident Danielle Ryan to a vacant director position, restoring …
Owen J. Roberts Board Fills Vacancy With Unanimous Vote Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The Coatesville Area School District Board of School Directors appointed Jarrell Brazzle on October 27 to represent the City of Coatesville and Valley Township, restoring representation to …
Coatesville School Board Fills Vacant Region I Seat Read More