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Apartments in Chester County's Top School Districts


Chester County, Pennsylvania is home to two of the Philadelphia region's most celebrated public school districts, and Hankin Apartments has communities in both. Whether you're looking to rent in the Downingtown Area School District or the West Chester Area School District, you'll find a well-maintained, award-winning community that puts great schools within reach.

Downingtown Area School District

The Downingtown Area School District is Chester County's largest school district and one of Pennsylvania's most recognized. It operates the STEM Academy, consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state. Downingtown East and Downingtown West High Schools regularly place in top statewide rankings, and the district's Lionville Middle School holds an A rating on Niche. DASD serves approximately 12,000 students across ten elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools.

Hankin Apartments operates six communities within the Downingtown Area School District, concentrated in two distinct areas: the award-winning Eagleview planned community in Uwchlan Township and downtown Downingtown.

Eagleview / Exton Communities (DASD)

Eagleview is a walkable, master-planned community of restaurants, trails, shops, and events built by Hankin Group. Residents of our Eagleview apartments are typically zoned to Shamona Creek Elementary School (ranked in the top 2 of DASD's elementary schools), Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, Lionville Middle School, and Downingtown East High School.

  • Hamilton at Eagleview (625 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton) - Passive House certified 1-3BR apartments and townhomes with resort pool, fitness center, and trail access. View Community
  • Claremont Apartments (494 E. Wharton Boulevard, Exton) - Spacious flat and townhome-style apartments with two resort pools, walkable to Eagleview Town Center. View Community
  • Claremont on the Square (494 E. Wharton Boulevard, Exton) - Studio to 3BR apartments steps from Eagleview's restaurants, live music, and weekly farmers market. View Community
  • Severgn Apartments (913 South Severgn Drive, Exton) - LEED-certified 1-2BR apartments near the Struble Trail and Marsh Creek State Park, zoned to Downingtown Area schools. View Community

Downingtown Borough (DASD)

  • River Station (200 River Station Boulevard, Downingtown) - New luxury 1-3BR apartments in a walkable mixed-use setting steps from the Downingtown train station. Zoned to Bradford Heights Elementary, Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, Downingtown Middle School (West campus), and Downingtown West High School. The STEM Academy is also accessible to DASD students through a competitive application process. View Community

West Chester Area School District

The West Chester Area School District is ranked #25 in Pennsylvania and serves more than 12,000 students across 17 schools in the greater West Chester and Exton area. The district spans West Goshen, East Goshen, West Whiteland, and surrounding townships. WCASD has earned top ratings from Niche, GreatSchools, and U.S. News and operates three high schools: West Chester Henderson, West Chester East, and West Chester Rustin.

 Hankin Apartments has four communities within the West Chester Area School District.

  • Keva Flats (350 Waterloo Blvd, Exton) -- Award-winning luxury 1-3BR apartments in West Whiteland Township with a rooftop terrace, resort pool, and 11,000 sq ft clubhouse. Zoned to Mary C. Howse Elementary, E.N. Peirce Middle School, and West Chester Henderson High School. View Community
  • Chaddwell Apartments (365 Waterloo Blvd, Exton) -- Upgraded 1-2BR apartment flats in the heart of Exton's shopping and dining district, steps from Target, Whole Foods, and Main Street at Exton. Zoned to Mary C. Howse Elementary, E.N. Peirce Middle School, and West Chester Henderson High School. View Community
  • Corner Park Apartments (807 E Boot Road, West Chester) -- LEED Silver certified 1-3BR apartments and townhomes in West Goshen Township with a bark park, sport court, and fire pit. Zoned to the West Chester Area School District. View Community
  • New Kent Apartments (300 New Kent Drive, West Chester) -- Expertly maintained 1-3BR flats and townhomes in East Goshen Township, just four miles from downtown West Chester. Zoned to East Goshen Elementary and the West Chester Area School District. View Community

A Note on School Assignments

School district boundaries are assigned at the parcel level and do change. The information on this page is provided as a general guide. We encourage all prospective residents to verify their specific school assignments directly with the Downingtown Area School District (dasd.org) or the West Chester Area School District (wcasd.net) before signing a lease. Our leasing teams are also happy to assist with the verification process.

Find Your Community

Whether your priority is proximity to Eagleview's walkable amenities, the Downingtown train station for your commute, or a quiet setting near downtown West Chester, Hankin Apartments has a home for you in Chester County's top school districts.