For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,833 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 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Downingtown, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,796 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Chester County Technical College High School - Brandywine
Vocational School
443 Boot Road
Downingtown, PA 19335
(484) 593-5100
Downingtown, PA 19335
(484) 593-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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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