Nestled in the rolling hills of historic Chester County, in the shadow of Valley Forge National Park, the Phoenixville Area School District is an undiscovered gem. Located 28 miles northwest of Philadelphia, the District serves a diverse population of students from East Pikeland Township, Schuylkill Township, and the Borough of Phoenixville. The District serves approximately 4000 students, and is made up of six schools: Phoenixville Area Early Learning Center Barkley Elementary East Pikeland Elementary Schuylkill Elementary Phoenixville Area Middle School Phoenixville Area High School The District employs 310 professional staff, 190 support staff, and 35 administrators/contract employees.