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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.
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is directing approximately $11.8 million in federal highway funding to 27 educational institutions across 21 counties to expand training for construction, transportation, and infrastructure jobs, as …
Pennsylvania Invests $11.8 Million in Highway Workforce Training Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Seven Cecil College students received a combined $7,000 in scholarships this fall from the Upper Bay Ruritan Club, extending a two-decade funding program that helps local …
Seven Cecil College Students Receive $7,000 in Scholarships Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University ranked in the top 20% of large employers for community engagement in the 2026 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia assessment, marking its fifth consecutive …
West Chester University Ranks Among Top Civic-Minded Employers Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Philadelphia Eagles fans will have a chance to hear stories from three former players while helping Downingtown students and local families during a special evening that combines …
Eagles Legends Head to Downingtown for a Night That Gives Back Read More
MALVERN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit will formally open its new Child and Career Development Center campus in Great Valley on Wednesday, October 21, expanding access to specialized …
CCIU Expands Special Education Access With New Malvern Campus Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University will feature a currently enrolled student as the speaker for its annual Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture for the first …
West Chester University Selects First Student for Douglass Lecture Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Hundreds of dancers, families and community members will come together in West Chester for an evening of performances, heartfelt tributes and support for people affected by …
ICYMI: West Chester Dancers Unite for Cancer Patients at Dance for HER Read More
MALVERN, PA — A student-led environmental organization at Great Valley High School has collected 62 bags of litter from two Chester County parks and contributed an estimated 350 to 400 …
Great Valley Students Remove 62 Bags of Litter in Park Cleanups Read More
RISING SUN, MD — The Cecil College Foundation awarded nearly $487,633 in scholarships to approximately 345 students for the 2026-27 academic year, providing financial assistance for higher education as the …
Cecil College Foundation Awards Nearly $488,000 in Scholarships Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — BASIS Independent Schools placed five campuses among the nation’s highest-ranked private schools in the 2027 Niche Rankings, while 29% of its graduating seniors qualified as National …
BASIS Independent Schools Place Five Campuses in Top Rankings Read More