For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 10,232 students in Exton, PA (there are 9 private schools, serving 831 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Exton, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Exton, PA are Downingtown High School East Campus, Exton Elementary School and Lionville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Exton, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Exton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Exton, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downingtown High School East Campus
(Math: 56% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Devon Drive
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6400
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,708 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Exton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 S Hendricks Ave
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 266-1400
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 266-1400
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Lionville Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 W Uwchlan Ave
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 524-6300
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 524-6300
Gr: 7-8 | 1,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Collegium Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
456 Creamery Way
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 903-1300
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 903-1300
Gr: K-12 | 2,634 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Exton, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Exton, PA include Downingtown High School East Campus, Exton Elementary School and Lionville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Exton?
6 public schools are located in Exton.
What percentage of students in Exton go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Exton are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Exton?
Exton public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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