East Bradford Elementary School

Established in 1962, Mary C. Howse Elementary School serves more than 450 students in kindergarten through grade five. Its educational programs include instruction in reading, science, language arts, mathematics and social studies. The school also offers art, music and physical education classes. Mary C. Howse Elementary School provides English as a Second Language and special education programs. Its sports activities include crab soccer, kickball and gymnastics. The school features a library that offers reading and research materials. It additionally administers a parent-teacher organization. Mary C. Howse Elementary School provides speech, occupational and physical therapy options for students with learning disabilities. A Blue Ribbon school, it is a part of West Chester Area School District 851.

Fern Hill Elementary School operates under the West Chester Area School District, and offers educational program to students in grades kindergarten through five. Its curriculum includes English, mathematics, science, social studies, computer application, technology and foreign language. It offers Title 1 program that is federally funded, and offers supplemental support to students who are not able to meet grade level standards in the areas of reading and mathematics. In addition, it provides gifted program for talented students; English as a second language program; and elective classes in music, fine arts, physical education, string orchestra and band. The school staff includes teachers, counselors, educational assistants technology associates, reading specialists, caseworkers, nurses, psychologists, custodians, and speech and occupational therapists. It organizes various fun activities and recreational events for its students, such as market day, Halloween parade, picture day, ice-cream socials, winter concerts, holiday parties and spring fairs. Fern Hill Elementary School is located in West Chester, Pa.