Public schools in Exton, PA
6 open public schools with an address in Exton, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,232
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
3
2 virtual
An overview of Exton public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Exton, PA: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,232 students, an average of 1,705 per school. The largest campus is Insight PA Cyber CS (3,385 students), and the largest elementary school is Exton El Sch (533).
Downingtown Area SD operates the most schools here (2), and 2 regular districts have at least one Exton campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 12.8:1, 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.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Exton
Downingtown Area SD
Public school district
2 schools in Exton · 16 total
Achievement House CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Exton
Collegium CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Exton
Insight PA Cyber CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Exton
West Chester Area SD
Public school district
1 school in Exton · 17 total
Elementary schools in Exton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exton El Sch West Chester Area SD | KG–05 | 533 | 12.3:1 |
Middle schools in Exton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionville MS Downingtown Area SD | 07–08 | 1,045 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Exton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement House CS Achievement House CS · Charter · Virtual | 07–12 | 927 | 13.9:1 | |
| Downingtown HS East Campus Downingtown Area SD | 09–12 | 1,708 | 13.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Exton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegium CS Collegium CS · Charter | KG–12 | 2,634 | 9.8:1 | |
| Insight PA Cyber CS Insight PA Cyber CS · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 3,385 | 11.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.8%
- Hispanic20.6%
- Black21%
- Asian11.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Exton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,232 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Exton
How many public schools are in Exton, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Exton: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 10,232 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Exton?
Schools with an address in Exton belong to 5 education agencies, led by Downingtown Area SD (2 schools), Achievement House CS (1 school), Collegium CS (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 Exton?
Downingtown HS East Campus reported the largest high-school enrollment in Exton, with 1,708 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Exton?
Yes. 3 of the 6 public schools in Exton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Achievement House CS, Collegium CS, Insight PA Cyber CS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Exton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Exton public schools is 12.8:1, 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 Exton 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.
Nearby Pennsylvania cities
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