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3 schools in Chestnut Ridge SD

Pennsylvania · 1,197 students · 2 cities

Chestnut Ridge SD, Pennsylvania operates 3 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 1,197 students (around 399 per school).

4-year change in Chestnut Ridge SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,197
-58 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Chestnut Ridge SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,197#357 of 479#6,268 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#316 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.9:1#217 of 478#2,972 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
59.1%#111 of 398#2,947 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
7.8%#369 of 378#6,674 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Chestnut Ridge SD

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,437 to 1,197 students (down 17%) and from 99 to 93 full-time teachers (down 6%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Chestnut Ridge SHSNew ParisHigh08-12470
Chestnut Ridge MSFishertownMiddle03-07424
Chestnut Ridge Central El SchNew ParisElementaryPK-02303

About Chestnut Ridge SD

As a compact district in Pennsylvania, Chestnut Ridge SD teaches 1,197 students across 3 schools.

For a sense of the school types, Chestnut Ridge SD is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Chestnut Ridge SD runs about 399 students per school, 30% meaningfully below the state mean of roughly 569.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,197 students, contracted 5% from the 1,255 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for Chestnut Ridge SD discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Chestnut Ridge SD run?
Chestnut Ridge SD has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,197 students in Pennsylvania.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Chestnut Ridge SD?
Chestnut Ridge SD includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Chestnut Ridge SD?
Chestnut Ridge SHS is the largest public school in Chestnut Ridge SD by enrollment, with approximately 470 students.
What grade levels does Chestnut Ridge SD serve?
Chestnut Ridge SD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.
What cities does Chestnut Ridge SD serve?
Chestnut Ridge SD operates schools in New Paris, Fishertown across Pennsylvania.