Best High Schools in Downingtown, PA

Downingtown, PA has 7 high schools with 8,384 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Downingtown score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Downingtown greatly exceed expectations.

1. Downingtown Stem Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 924 Students

2. Downingtown Hs West Campus

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1798 Students

3. West Chester Henderson Hs

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1429 Students

4. Owen J Roberts Hs

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Owen J Roberts Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1820 Students

5. Coatesville Area Shs

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Coatesville Area Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1412 Students

6. Chester Co Technical College Hs-brandywi

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Chester County Technical College Hs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students

Best Middle Schools in Downingtown, PA

Downingtown, PA has 6 middle schools with 4,885 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Downingtown score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Downingtown exceed expectations.

1. Owen J Roberts Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Owen J Roberts Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 910 Students

2. Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 • 1046 Students

3. E N Peirce Ms

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students

4. Downingtown Ms

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1154 Students

5. North Brandywine Ms

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Coatesville Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 • 368 Students

6. Scott Ms

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Coatesville Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 • 389 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Downingtown, PA

Downingtown, PA has 18 elementary schools with 8,445 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Downingtown score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Downingtown exceed expectations.

1. East Bradford El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students

2. Uwchlan Hills El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students

3. Mary C Howse El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students

4. West Vincent El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Owen J Roberts Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 578 Students

5. Brandywine-wallace El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 479 Students

6. Shamona Creek El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students

7. Bradford Hgts El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students

8. West Bradford El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 637 Students

9. Lionville El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 652 Students

10. Springton Manor El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 619 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Downingtown, PA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Downingtown, PA has a total population of 48,073 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downingtown, PA

21,714

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

62%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downingtown, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

9.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.24 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.86 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downingtown, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downingtown, PA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,622 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

89 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Downingtown, PA Internet Health Assessment.

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