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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.
UNIONVILLE, PA — The Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board is expected to vote next week on a proposed $164 million replacement for Charles F. Patton Middle School, according to Chadds Ford …
Unionville-Chadds Ford Board Nears $164 Million School Vote Read More
MALVERN, PA — Malvern Preparatory School recognized 19 seniors Wednesday who have committed to continue their athletic careers at 15 colleges and universities, marking the first group of collegiate athletic …
Malvern Prep Sends 19 Athletes to 15 College Programs Read More
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — Penn State World Campus is the top institution in Pennsylvania for service members and veterans for the third straight year, according to Military Times’ 2026 Best …
Chester County Veterans Earn Penn State Degrees Online Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A controversial murder trial, political persecution and the execution of two Italian immigrants will take center stage at West Chester University when its Department of Theatre …
West Chester University Brings Sacco and Vanzetti Trial to Stage Read More
MALVERN, PA — Penn State Great Valley is expanding research into artificial intelligence safety, medical applications and software accountability while integrating AI instruction into its graduate programs, positioning the Chester …
Penn State Great Valley Expands AI Research and Degree Programs Read More
MALVERN, PA — Penn State Great Valley in Malvern faces potential spending reductions as Penn State University moves to close a projected $124 million shortfall in its $2.2 billion education-and-general …
Penn State Plans Budget Cuts to Close $124 Million Shortfall Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown STEM Academy has been named one of 12 Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Schools for 2026, giving the Downingtown Area School District its second consecutive year of state …
Downingtown STEM Academy Earns State Blue Ribbon Honor Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Every school in the Phoenixville Area School District will participate in a coordinated food collection and fundraising campaign Nov. 16-20, directing donations to Chester County organizations that …
Phoenixville Schools Launch Districtwide Hunger Relief Campaign Read More
MEDIA, PA — A failing pet funeral home, two desperate brothers and a racehorse that refuses to die will bring an unusual mix of comedy and chaos to Delaware County …
DCCC Brings Dark Comedy and a Stubborn Horse to the Stage Read More
EXTON, PA — Citadel Credit Union is accepting nominations through Jan. 15, 2027, for a regional teacher recognition program that will distribute $100,000 in personal awards and school grants to …
Citadel Opens Nominations for $100,000 Teacher Awards Read More