Top Rankings
Downingtown Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 13,218 students in Downingtown Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Downingtown Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 55% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Downingtown Area School District are Downingtown Stem Academy, Pickering Valley Elementary School and Shamona Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Downingtown Area School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
13,218 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
946 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Downingtown Area School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 685 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
57%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
67%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,322 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 $18,371 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$242 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$243 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,322
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,371
$23,119
Best Downingtown Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downingtown Stem Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
335 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #22.
Pickering Valley Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
121 Byers Rd
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 458-5324
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 458-5324
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Shamona Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 Dorlan Mill Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 458-8703
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 458-8703
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Brandywine-wallace Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
435 Dilworth Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2083
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2083
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
West Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1475 Broadrun Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 384-9030
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 384-9030
Grades: K-5
| 624 students
Rank: #66.
Uwchlan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Peck Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5656
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5656
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #77.
Lionville Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
526 W Uwchlan Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 363-6580
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 363-6580
Grades: K-5
| 670 students
Rank: #88.
Springton Manor Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Fairview Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 942-8950
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 942-8950
Grades: K-5
| 614 students
Rank: #99.
East Ward Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
435 Washington Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8282
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8282
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #1010.
Downingtown High School West Campus
(Math: 58% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
445 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4400
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,808 students
Rank: #1111.
Downingtown High School East Campus
(Math: 56% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Devon Drive
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6400
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,768 students
Rank: #1212.
Bradford Hgts Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 Romig Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-6021
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-6021
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #1313.
Beaver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 W Pennsylvania Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2790
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-2790
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #1414.
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
(Math: 49% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
489 Dorlan Mill Road
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
Grades: 6
| 1,036 students
Rank: #1515.
Lionville Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 W Uwchlan Ave
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 524-6300
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 524-6300
Grades: 7-8
| 1,037 students
Rank: #1616.
Downingtown Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Rock Raymond Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 518-0685
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 518-0685
Grades: 7-8
| 1,094 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Downingtown Area School District?
Downingtown Area School District manages 16 public schools serving 13,218 students.
What is the rank of Downingtown Area School District?
Downingtown Area School District is ranked #35 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Downingtown Area School District?
67% of Downingtown Area School District students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Downingtown Area School District?
Downingtown Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Downingtown Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,371 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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