About Downingtown Area School District

Located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Downingtown Area School District is a mix of a small town, farmland, and numerous commercial areas. An abundance of new housing developments has caused a significant increase in school enrollment. The District serves over 12,000 students and has three high schools, two middle schools, ONE 6TH GRADE CENTER (2014), and 10 elementary schools.

The Downingtown Area School District is pleased to be recognized as a great community in which to live, learn, and flourish. While DASD is proud of its rich community history, the District greatly appreciates its growing diversity. The DASD educational community is student centered as evidenced by its robust curricular and extracurricular programs. These give evidence of the care and concern of a well-respected, conscientious staff as well as dedicated parents and community members that work together to increase the District’s strong record of high student achievement. Learn More About Downingtown Area School District