Top Rankings
Chestnut Ridge School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,227 students in Chestnut Ridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Chestnut Ridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,227 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chestnut Ridge School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
96%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,368 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,353 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,368
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,353
$23,119
Best Chestnut Ridge School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2588 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Grades: 8-12
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3281 Valley Road
Fishertown, PA 15539
(814) 839-4195
Fishertown, PA 15539
(814) 839-4195
Grades: 3-7
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
2534 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Grades: PK-2
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chestnut Ridge School District?
Chestnut Ridge School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,227 students.
What is the rank of Chestnut Ridge School District?
Chestnut Ridge School District is ranked #135 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chestnut Ridge School District?
96% of Chestnut Ridge School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chestnut Ridge School District?
Chestnut Ridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Chestnut Ridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,353 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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