$300,000
5 bd|2.5 ba|3,907 sqft
525 Lincoln Hwy E, Coatesville, PA 19320
Listed by KW Greater West Chester
Chester County
Coatesville Area School District
39.0
Academic Index · #101 of 112
Academic outcomes (2024-25)
% proficient or advanced, official PDE district files. Marigold tick = state average.
PSSA English (gr. 3-8)31.6%PA 48.5%
PSSA Math (gr. 3-8)21.8%PA 41.7%
Keystone Algebra I16.0%PA 44.3%
Keystone Literature47.6%PA 62.1%
Keystone Biology19.9%PA 49.4%
4-year graduation rate86.0%PA 89.1%
The true tax picture
- School millage (2025-26)
- 44.364 mills
- Effective school tax (of market value)
- 1.36%/yr
- Typical total (county + muni + school)
- 1.67%/yr
- On a $450,000 purchase
- ≈ $7,504/yr
- Median asking (89 active)
- $349,900
Rates assume an assessment at Chester County's current Common Level Ratio (30.58%). PA does not reassess on sale. Exact math for any price: the calculator.
Family & student support
Beyond test scores: official, public measures of student support and community context that families ask about. District- and county-level only; never a rating of an individual school, student, or home.
Support & services
U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES, 2020-21. Marigold figures are the PA average.
- Special-education enrollment
- 31.7%PA avg 20.3%
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1PA avg 13.9:1
- Students per school counselor
- 360:1PA avg 352:1 · recommended 250:1
- Students per school psychologist
- 770:1PA avg 1,165:1 · recommended 500:1
Special-education enrollment is the share of students receiving IEP or related services: the support a district provides, not a drawback. Counselor and psychologist ratios compare against ASCA (250:1) and NASP (500:1) recommendations.
Chester County: overdose context
Pennsylvania Department of Health. County-level, not specific to any school or district.
66drug-overdose deaths in 2024
20122024
Down from 79 the prior year and a peak of 137 in 2017. Recent years are provisional.
School climate & safety
84.3%regular attendance
Share of students present at least 90% of enrolled days, vs. 79.6% statewide. Enrollment-weighted across the district's schools. Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25.
These figures describe districts and counties, not individual schools, students, or homes. They are official public data and may be self-reported, lag by a year or more, or be underreported. They are context for families, not a safety rating. Sources: U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data (2020-21); Pennsylvania Department of Health; Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index (2024-25).
Schools in Coatesville Area
8 public schools. Open any for grades, enrollment, and attendance.
Tax bill by municipality
| Municipality | Muni millage | Total millage | Effective rate | Tax on $450,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Caln Township | 3 mills | 52.53 mills | 1.61% | ≈ $7,228/yr |
| Sadsbury Township | 3.1 mills | 52.63 mills | 1.61% | ≈ $7,242/yr |
| West Brandywine Township | 3.703 mills | 53.23 mills | 1.63% | ≈ $7,325/yr |
| East Fallowfield Township | 3.75 mills | 53.28 mills | 1.63% | ≈ $7,332/yr |
| Valley Township | 5 mills | 54.53 mills | 1.67% | ≈ $7,504/yr |
| Caln Township | 6.062 mills | 55.59 mills | 1.70% | ≈ $7,650/yr |
| Modena Borough | 10.6 mills | 60.13 mills | 1.84% | ≈ $8,274/yr |
| South Coatesville Borough | 12.6 mills | 62.13 mills | 1.90% | ≈ $8,549/yr |
| Coatesville City | 13.759 mills | 63.29 mills | 1.94% | ≈ $8,709/yr |
Browse homes in Coatesville Area
Homes for sale in Coatesville Area
Active listings across the district's towns. Every home here feeds the same schools.
$725,000
4 bd|2.5 ba|3,558 sqft
105 Janet Ln, Coatesville, PA 19320
Listed by Four Oaks Real Estate LLC
$575,000
5 bd|2.5 ba|3,084 sqft
324 Martingale Cir, Coatesville, PA 19320
Listed by Keller Williams Main Line
$109,000
3 bd|2 ba|924 sqft
25 Fleming Dr, Coatesville, PA 19320
Listed by RE/MAX Action Associates
$469,900
4 bd|2.5 ba|2,379 sqft
101 S Keystone Way #78, Coatesville, PA 19320
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
$416,990
3 bd|2.5 ba|2,144 sqft
260 Derby Dr, Coatesville, PA 19320
Listed by D.R. Horton Realty of Pennsylvania
$675,000
4 bd|2.5 ba|3,162 sqft
51 Ramblewood Dr, Glenmoore, PA 19343
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
$416,990
3 bd|2.5 ba|2,144 sqft
250 Derby Dr, Coatesville, PA 19320
Listed by D.R. Horton Realty of Pennsylvania
$400,000
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,176 sqft
483 Hibernia Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320
Listed by Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
$749,900
4 bd|2.5 ba|3,394 sqft
120 Monacy Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320
Listed by Kingsway Realty - Lancaster
$319,000
3 bd|2 ba|1,504 sqft
204 Fox Trl #106, Parkesburg, PA 19365
Listed by McHugh Realty Services
$375,000
4 bd|2 ba|1,768 sqft
1212 Blackhorse Hill Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320
Listed by RE/MAX Action Associates
Common questions
Is Coatesville Area a good school district?
Coatesville Area scores 39.0 of 100 on the NookLocal Academic Index, #101 of 112 districts serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Berks, Lancaster, and the Lehigh Valley. Components (official 2025 PDE data): PSSA proficiency 27% (state ~45%), Keystone proficiency 28%, graduation rate 86.0% (state 89.1%). The index measures outcomes, not school effectiveness in isolation.
What are property taxes in Coatesville Area School District?
The district levies 44.364 mills (2025-26) on Chester County's assessment base, an effective school tax of about 1.36% of market value at the current Common Level Ratio. With county and typical municipal millage, the total runs about 1.67%, roughly $7,504 per year on a $450,000 purchase. Exact bills vary by municipality (1.61%–1.94% across 9) and by the home's actual assessment.
What towns are in Coatesville Area School District?
NookLocal-covered towns served by Coatesville Area: Caln Township, Coatesville City, East Fallowfield Township, Modena Borough, Sadsbury Township, South Coatesville Borough, Valley Township, West Brandywine Township, West Caln Township. The taxing municipalities are West Caln Township, Sadsbury Township, West Brandywine Township, East Fallowfield Township, Valley Township, Caln Township, Modena Borough, South Coatesville Borough, Coatesville City. A specific home's district is shown on every NookLocal listing.
Coatesville Area vs. Octorara Area: how do they compare?
Academically: Coatesville Area 39.0 vs. Octorara Area 48.5 on the Academic Index. On taxes: 1.67% vs. 1.62% of home value per year, about $7,504 vs. $7,297 on a $450,000 purchase. Full comparison on the school district value matrix.
What is the attendance rate in Coatesville Area School District?
84.3% of Coatesville Area students are regularly present (enrolled and attending at least 90% of school days) versus 79.6% statewide (Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25).
Does Coatesville Area support students with IEPs and special needs?
31.7% of students receive special-education services (Pennsylvania average 20.3%), with about 360 students per school counselor and 770 per school psychologist. The Family & student support section above has the full breakdown.
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