For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,840 students in Downingtown, PA. The top ranked public high schools in Downingtown, PA are Downingtown Stem Academy and Downingtown High School West Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downingtown, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Downingtown have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Downingtown, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Downingtown Stem Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Downingtown, PA (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.
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: n/an/a
Chester County Tech College High School - Brandywine Campus
Vocational School
443 Boot Road
Downingtown, PA 19335
(484) 593-5100
Downingtown, PA 19335
(484) 593-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Downingtown, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Downingtown, PA include Downingtown Stem Academy and Downingtown High School West Campus. Downingtown has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public high schools are located in Downingtown?
3 public high schools are located in Downingtown.
What is the racial composition of students in Downingtown?
Downingtown public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Downingtown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Downingtown include: Downingtown Stem Academy vs. Downingtown High School West Campus, Downingtown High School West Campus vs. Downingtown Stem Academy
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