Photo: Sdwelch1031 · Public domainWest Pikeland Township’s public schools outscore 96% of Pennsylvania districts
In West Pikeland Township, 59% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving West Pikeland 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.
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.
West Pikeland Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 51 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of West Pikeland Township’s, its schools beat 59%, lower than their 96% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
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
Montgomery School (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.
What’s behind West Pikeland Township’s grade
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.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Pikeland Township, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in West Pikeland Township
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Grades 6 · 1,066 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Downingtown
7th grade in West Pikeland Township · depends on your address
Downingtown MS
Grades 7–8 · 1,074 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Downingtown
Lionville MS
Grades 7–8 · 1,045 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Exton
8th grade in West Pikeland Township · depends on your address
Downingtown MS
Grades 7–8 · 1,074 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Downingtown
Lionville MS
Grades 7–8 · 1,045 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Exton
9th grade in West Pikeland Township · depends on your address
Downingtown HS West Campus
Grades 9–12 · 1,796 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Downingtown
Downingtown HS East Campus
Grades 9–12 · 1,708 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Exton
Downingtown STEM Academy
Grades 9–12 · 962 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Downingtown
10th grade in West Pikeland Township · depends on your address
Downingtown HS West Campus
Grades 9–12 · 1,796 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Downingtown
Downingtown HS East Campus
Grades 9–12 · 1,708 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Exton
Downingtown STEM Academy
Grades 9–12 · 962 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Downingtown
11th grade in West Pikeland Township · depends on your address
Downingtown HS West Campus
Grades 9–12 · 1,796 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Downingtown
Downingtown HS East Campus
Grades 9–12 · 1,708 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Exton
Downingtown STEM Academy
Grades 9–12 · 962 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Downingtown
12th grade in West Pikeland Township · depends on your address
Downingtown HS West Campus
Grades 9–12 · 1,796 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Downingtown
Downingtown HS East Campus
Grades 9–12 · 1,708 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Exton
Downingtown STEM Academy
Grades 9–12 · 962 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Downingtown
West Pikeland Township’s public schools are run by Downingtown Area School District, which also serves Downingtown, East Brandywine, East Caln and Upper 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.
Well above the state in reading
West Pikeland Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share West Pikeland Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Pikeland Township | A+ | Downingtown Area |
| Uwchlan | A+ | Downingtown Area |
| East Pikeland | B+ | Phoenixville Area |
| Charlestown | A | Great Valley |
| West Vincent | A | Owen J. Roberts |
Every school in West Pikeland 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).
Questions about West Pikeland Township’s schools
Are West Pikeland Township’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools West Pikeland 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 59%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Pikeland Township in?
Downingtown Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 13,047 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
Where do West Pikeland 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 West Pikeland 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 West Pikeland 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 West Pikeland Township?
Yes: Montgomery School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 305 students).
Parents talk
What West Pikeland Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near West Pikeland Township → They have their own page.
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.