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Schools in East Caln Township · Downingtown Area School District

East Caln Township’s public schools outscore 96% of Pennsylvania districts

59% of students in East Caln Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving East Caln Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.

#56of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
82%
▲ 27 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
59%
▲ 23 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 8 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.1K
▼ 17% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.6
PA 13.4
Schools in town
1
11,981 students on the public path
In brief

East Caln Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 82% and math 59% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,143 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Ten elementary schools, then two middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Devereux Day School-Cares (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind East Caln Township’s grade

A+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A+: better than 96% of Pennsylvania school districts, #56 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 96%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (1258)Better than 97%
Towns in Chester County (57)Better than 74%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 6,833 test results and a graduating class of 1,085 could put East Caln Township anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of East Caln Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (6,685 in math, 6,981 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve East Caln Township, with each school’s own grade.

10 schools teach K in East Caln Township’s district. Which one depends on your address. Their grades range from B+ to A+, so check the specific school.
Lionville El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
A
668 students15:1Rate it →
West Bradford El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
A
623 students15:1Rate it →
Springton Manor El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Glenmoore
A
555 students14:1Rate it →
East Ward El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
A
549 students14:1Rate it →
Uwchlan Hills El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
A+
537 students15:1Rate it →
Bradford Hgts El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
A
534 students13:1Rate it →
Beaver Creek El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
B+
531 students13:1Rate it →
Brandywine-Wallace El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
A
488 students15:1Rate it →
Shamona Creek El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
A
488 students13:1Rate it →
Pickering Valley El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Chester Springs
A+
423 students12:1Rate it →
The path, start to finish
K–510 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A+
7–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressA+

East Caln Township’s public schools are run by Downingtown Area School District, which also serves Downingtown, East Brandywine, Upper Uwchlan and Uwchlan and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Downingtown Area School DistrictGrades K–12 · 16 schools · 13,047 students, up 1% since 2020–21 · 13.6 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$18,143PA $21,758 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading82%
State average 55.1% · 6981 students tested
Math59%
State average 36.1% · 6685 students tested

East Caln Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share East Caln Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
East Caln TownshipA+Downingtown Area
DowningtownA+Downingtown Area
CalnC−Coatesville Area
West BradfordA+Downingtown Area
East BradfordAWest Chester Area
East BrandywineA+Downingtown Area
UwchlanA+Downingtown Area
West WhitelandAWest Chester Area

4 of the 7 neighbors share Downingtown Area with East Caln Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in East Caln Township

16 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving East Caln Townshipin other towns
Lionville El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
A
668 students15:1Rate it →
West Bradford El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
A
623 students15:1Rate it →
Springton Manor El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Glenmoore
A
555 students14:1Rate it →
East Ward El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
A
549 students14:1Rate it →
Uwchlan Hills El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
A+
537 students15:1Rate it →
Bradford Hgts El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
A
534 students13:1Rate it →
Beaver Creek El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
B+
531 students13:1Rate it →
Brandywine-Wallace El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
A
488 students15:1Rate it →
Shamona Creek El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Downingtown
A
488 students13:1Rate it →
Pickering Valley El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Chester Springs
A+
423 students12:1Rate it →
Downingtown MS
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Downingtown
B+
1,074 students13:1Rate it →
Lionville MS
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Exton
A
1,045 students14:1Rate it →
Downingtown HS West Campus
High · Grades 9–12 · Downingtown
A+
1,796 students13:1Rate it →
Downingtown HS East Campus
High · Grades 9–12 · Exton
A+
1,708 students13:1Rate it →
Downingtown STEM Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · Downingtown
A+
962 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Devereux Day School-Cares
Grades K–12 · Downingtown
Private · Special education
58 students4:1Rate it →

Questions about East Caln Township’s schools

Are East Caln Township’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools East Caln Township children attend outscore 96% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #56 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 97%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is East Caln Township in?

Downingtown Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 13,047 students in 16 schools (2024–25).

Where do East Caln Township kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Downingtown HS West Campus, Downingtown HS East Campus and Downingtown STEM Academy.

What is East Caln Township’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Downingtown Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does East Caln Township spend per student?

$18,143 in Downingtown Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in East Caln Township?

Yes: Devereux Day School-Cares (special education, grades K–12, 58 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.