Public schools in Downingtown, PA
13 open public schools with an address in Downingtown, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,391
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Downingtown public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Downingtown, PA: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,391 students, an average of 722 per school. The largest campus is Downingtown HS West Campus (1,796 students), and the largest elementary school is Lionville El Sch (668).
Downingtown Area SD operates the most schools here (12), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Downingtown
Elementary schools in Downingtown
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek El Sch Downingtown Area SD | KG–05 | 531 | 13.4:1 | |
| Bradford Hgts El Sch Downingtown Area SD | KG–05 | 534 | 12.5:1 | |
| Brandywine-Wallace El Sch Downingtown Area SD | KG–05 | 488 | 14.7:1 | |
| East Ward El Sch Downingtown Area SD | KG–05 | 549 | 14:1 | |
| Lionville El Sch Downingtown Area SD | KG–05 | 668 | 15.4:1 | |
| Shamona Creek El Sch Downingtown Area SD | KG–05 | 488 | 13.4:1 | |
| Uwchlan Hills El Sch Downingtown Area SD | KG–05 | 537 | 15.2:1 | |
| West Bradford El Sch Downingtown Area SD | KG–05 | 623 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in Downingtown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downingtown MS Downingtown Area SD | 07–08 | 1,074 | 12.9:1 | |
| Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center Downingtown Area SD | 06–06 | 1,066 | 13.4:1 |
High schools in Downingtown
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County Technical College HS - Brandywine Campus Chester County Technical College High School · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 75 | 2.2:1 | |
| Downingtown HS West Campus Downingtown Area SD | 09–12 | 1,796 | 13.1:1 | |
| Downingtown STEM Academy Downingtown Area SD | 09–12 | 962 | 14.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.7%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black2.7%
- Asian19.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Downingtown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,391 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Downingtown
How many public schools are in Downingtown, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Downingtown: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 9,391 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Downingtown?
Schools with an address in Downingtown belong to 2 education agencies, led by Downingtown Area SD (12 schools), Chester County Technical College High School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Downingtown?
Downingtown HS West Campus reported the largest high-school enrollment in Downingtown, with 1,796 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Downingtown?
No school with an address in Downingtown is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Downingtown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Downingtown public schools is 13.4:1, similar to the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Downingtown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities