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Hillendale Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

20^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Hillendale Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 373 students. The school is part of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, which is ranked 15th out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillendale Elementary School has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania, ranking within the top 20-60 schools in the state over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance and a high-quality educational environment. Hillendale's students consistently outperform the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores for Math, English Language Arts, and Science, with proficiency rates often exceeding 90% in 3rd and 4th grade. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th grade PSSA Science, with proficiency rates consistently above 90%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Unionville Elementary School, Pocopson Elementary School, and Chadds Ford Elementary School, Hillendale Elementary School outperforms them in both Math and English Language Arts proficiency rates. Additionally, Hillendale has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $19,368 to $30,085 over the past few years, and maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.1 to 12.3, indicating a strong focus on individualized attention and support for students.

346

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$31,612

Per pupil spending ?

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1850 Hillendale Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317-7331

(610) 388-1439

District: Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

Students who attend Hillendale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Charles F Patton Middle School
High:	Unionville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.5%

Asian:

13.0%

Hispanic:

7.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (87% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school87%

District avg77%

Pennsylvania avg45%

20^th of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

15^th of 606Unionville-Chadds Ford School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	96.2	20 of 1511	98.7%	★★★★★
2024	92.4	31 of 1526	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	94.3	18 of 1534	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	92.1	58 of 1534	96.2%	★★★★★
2021	94.4	20 of 1433	98.6%	★★★★★
2019	92.1	26 of 1544	98.3%	★★★★★
2018	93.0	13 of 1530	99.2%	★★★★★
2017	90.9	33 of 1547	97.9%	★★★★★
2016	93.4	7 of 1554	99.5%	★★★★★
2015	93.0	10 of 1474	99.3%	★★★★★
2014	91.3	1 of 1467	99.9%	★★★★★
2013	90.8	1 of 1519	99.9%	★★★★★
2012	88.3	9 of 1599	99.4%	★★★★★
2011	86.8	34 of 1597	97.9%	★★★★★
2010	86.5	41 of 1579	97.4%	★★★★★
2009	82.3	139 of 1549	91.0%	★★★★★
2008	90.2	6 of 1551	99.6%	★★★★★
2007	91.9	6 of 1555	99.6%	★★★★★
2006	91.6	3 of 1545	99.8%	★★★★★
2005	92.4	4 of 1299	99.7%	★★★★★
2004	92.9	22 of 1308	98.3%	★★★★★
2003	94.0	23 of 1302	98.2%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	99.2	11 of 1030	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	93.5	45 of 1084	95.8%	★★★★★
2023	96.3	19 of 1043	98.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	95.7	16 of 1466	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	92.2	26 of 1488	98.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	95.1	21 of 1475	98.6%	★★★★★
2024	90.8	61 of 1495	95.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	93.9	20 of 1201	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	88.3	79 of 1229	93.6%	★★★★★
2023	92.9	27 of 1236	97.8%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

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White (2025)98th percentile~ school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Math88%+46 vs state

English Language Arts86%+37 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, September 30, 2015

The most engaged, proactive and passionate teaching and support staff lead by an amazing principal that knows all of the students and parents by name and always makes the time. As a bonus, the school and staff are surrounded by a great community of people. We cannot say enough positive things about HES. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 13, 2015

The staff is absolutely AWSOME!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, January 5, 2015

We recently moved to the area and have started our kids at Hillendale Elementary and could not be happier. This school is a wonderful community of staff, teachers, students and parents. And I feel like so many people have really gone the extra mile to make us feel welcome and ensure that our kids made a smooth transition. Our kids are already doing so much better here than their prior school, particularly one child who is getting specialized attention that is really helping bridge the challenges she was having in her old school. The principal is wonderful and so welcoming and everyone who works there either staff or teachers really is exceptional. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 24, 2014

I feel proud to be able to send my kids to the best school of PA. Couldn't be happier with the educational support received! Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, November 15, 2012

I am currently a sophomore in college, and I am proud to say that Hillendale was my school. It is the most loving environment, filled with teachers and staff who generally care about their students. Close Quote

Schools Near Hillendale Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)				PSSA English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillendale Elementary School	Public	K-5	1850 Hillendale Road	Chadds Ford	19317	Chester County	Unionville-Chadds Ford School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 388-1439	346	33	10.4	10.4%	251 (72.5%)	5 (1.4%)	26 (7.5%)	45 (13.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)	96.2	20^th of 1511 public elementary schools	98.7%		92.4	31^st of 1526 public elementary schools	98.0%	11	91.7	92.8	79.0	87.9	86.7	94.2	75.8	85.9	$31,612	$262	$31,350
Greenwood Elementary School	Public	1-5	420 Greenwood Road	Kennett Square	19348	Chester County	Kennett Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 388-5990	556	46	12.2	50.2%	270 (48.6%)	16 (2.9%)	238 (42.8%)	13 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.4%)	67.2	527^th of 1511 public elementary schools	65.1%		61.2	687^th of 1526 public elementary schools	55.0%	160	67.7	53.6	38.8	53.4	58.9	59.2	64.1	60.6	$19,774	$879	$18,895
Chadds Ford Elementary School	Public	K-5	3 Baltimore Pike	Chadds Ford	19317	Chester County	Unionville-Chadds Ford School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 388-1112	328	29	11.4	14.0%	221 (67.4%)	6 (1.8%)	21 (6.4%)	63 (19.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.9%)	91.3	96^th of 1511 public elementary schools	93.6%		90.3	85^th of 1526 public elementary schools	94.4%	11	84.2	73.1	74.5	76.9	82.1	74.3	84.3	79.5	$31,351	$605	$30,746
Pocopson Elementary School	Public	K-5	1105 Pocopson Road	West Chester	19382	Chester County	Unionville-Chadds Ford School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 793-9241	514	33	15.3	2.9%	409 (79.6%)	6 (1.2%)	29 (5.6%)	46 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.7%)	93.4	57^th of 1511 public elementary schools	96.2%		94.3	13^th of 1526 public elementary schools	99.1%	44	90.1	89.4	66.7	81.4	83.4	84.0	73.7	80.1	$31,206	$542	$30,664
Mary D Lang Kindergarten Center	Public	K	409 Center St	Kennett Square	19348	Chester County	Kennett Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 444-6260	304	26	11.5	36.2%	160 (52.6%)	5 (1.6%)	126 (41.4%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)								(n/a)									$29,964	$880	$29,084
Unionville Elementary School	Public	K-5	1775 W Doe Run Road	Kennett Square	19348	Chester County	Unionville-Chadds Ford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 347-1700	372	32	11.6	15.9%	298 (80.1%)	3 (0.8%)	31 (8.3%)	24 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.3%)	85	199^th of 1511 public elementary schools	86.8%		86.8	152^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	90.0%	47	79.7	76.7	52.1	68.5	76.6	73.3	67.1	72.0	$31,172	$569	$30,604
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School	Public	K-5	1050 Wilmington Pike	West Chester	19382	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 266-2200	576	45	12.9	20.0%	436 (75.7%)	35 (6.1%)	55 (9.5%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.5%)	79.9	280^th of 1511 public elementary schools	81.5%		79.7	293^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	80.8%	13	72.5	72.7	62.7	69.1	58.8	60.0	68.1	62.4	$17,944	$337	$17,607
Bancroft Elementary School	Public	1-5	181 Bancroft Road	Kennett Square	19348	Chester County	Kennett Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 925-5711	403	35	11.5	56.6%	154 (38.2%)	4 (1.0%)	231 (57.3%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	54	762^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	49.6%		57.1	760^th of 1526 public elementary schools	50.2%	2	55.3	45.6	44.3	48.0	47.7	45.5	55.7	49.7	$24,324	$883	$23,442
Concord Elementary School	Public	K-2	114 Station Road	Glen Mills	19342	Delaware County	Garnet Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 579-6100	617	54	11.3	13.5%	407 (66.0%)	22 (3.6%)	26 (4.2%)	122 (19.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.0%)								(n/a)									$25,641	$497	$25,144
Hillsdale Elementary School	Public	K-5	725 W Market St	West Chester	19382	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 266-2000	537	42	12.9	21.0%	396 (73.7%)	11 (2.0%)	98 (18.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.4%)	72.5	433^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	71.3%		79.7	294^th of 1526 public elementary schools	80.7%	139	64.7	61.9	67.3	64.8	57.1	49.4	64.2	57.2	$17,080	$331	$16,749

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillendale Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Hillendale Elementary School?

Students at Hillendale Elementary School are 73% White, 13% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Hillendale Elementary School in?

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

How many students attend Hillendale Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 346 students attended Hillendale Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Hillendale Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hillendale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charles F Patton Middle School
High : Unionville High School

Is Hillendale Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Hillendale Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 20^th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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