Top 10 Best York County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 109 public schools serving 64,664 students in York County, PA (there are 55 private schools, serving 5,135 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in York County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in York County, PA are Dallastown Elementary School, York Suburban Sr. High School and Spring Grove Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in York County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best York County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dallastown Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
105 South Charles Street
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-3785
Grades: K-3
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
York Suburban Sr. High School
Math: 85% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
Grades: 9-12
| 885 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Grove Area High School
Math: 71%
Math: 82% | Reading: 86%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1490 Roth Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Grades: 9-12
| 1,164 students
Rank: #44.
York Haven Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
360 Cassel Rd
York Haven, PA 17370
(717) 266-5007
Grades: K-3
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Indian Rock Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Indian Rock Dam Rd
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1250
Grades: 3-5
| 329 students
Rank: #66.
New Salem Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3745 Salem Rd
York, PA 17408
(717) 225-4731
Grades: K-4
| 418 students
Rank: #77.
Loganville-springfield Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
169 North Main St
York, PA 17403
(717) 428-2240
Grades: K-3
| 486 students
Rank: #88.
Leaders Heights Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
49 Indian Rock Dam Rd
York, PA 17403
(717) 741-1826
Grades: K-3
| 148 students
Rank: #99.
Kennard-dale High School
Math: 70-74%
Math: 74% | Reading: 85%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
393 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Rank: #1010.
Central York High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Mundis Mill Rd
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Grades: 9-12
| 1,797 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
480 Lewisberry Rd
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-2970
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Stewartstown Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17945 Barrens Rd N
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
Grades: K-4
| 404 students
Rank: #1313.
Dillsburg Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
202 S Chestnut St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Conewago Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
570 Copenhaffer Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 266-1644
Grades: K-3
| 283 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mt Wolf Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
590 Maple Street
Mount Wolf, PA 17347
(717) 266-6570
Grades: K-3
| 242 students
Rank: #1616.
Spring Grove Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1450 Roth's Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Grades: K-4
| 695 students
Rank: #1717.
East York Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Erlen Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1240
Grades: 3-5
| 361 students
Rank: #1818.
Red Mill Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Red Mill Rd
Etters, PA 17319
(717) 938-3778
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Clearview Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 Randolph St
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: K-4
| 246 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Orendorf Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 South Hartman Street
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-5621
Grades: K-3
| 354 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Roundtown Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
570 Church Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-6789
Grades: K-3
| 617 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
York Twp Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 S Queen St
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-2281
Grades: K-3
| 447 students
Rank: #2323.
Ore Valley Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2620 Springwood Rd
York, PA 17402
(717) 505-5051
Grades: K-3
| 550 students
Rank: #2424.
Northern High School
Math: 56%
Math: 70% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
653 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: 9-12
| 1,062 students
Rank: #2525.
Southern Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3280 Fissels Church Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #2626.
Hanover Sr. High School
Math: 65-69%
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Moul Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: 8-12
| 600 students
Rank: #2727.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 Moul Avenue
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: K-4
| 224 students
Rank: #2828.
South Western Sr. High School
Math: 83% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Rank: #2929.
Fishing Creek Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
510 Fishing Creek Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6565
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #3030.
Dallastown Area Intermediate School
Math: 44% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
94 Beck Rd
York, PA 17403
(717) 244-4021
Grades: 4-6
| 1,451 students
Rank: #3131.
Paradise Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6923 Lincoln Highway West
Thomasville, PA 17364
(717) 225-4731
Grades: K-4
| 341 students
Rank: #3232.
Eastern York High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
720 Cool Creek Rd
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
N Hopewell-winterstown Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12165 Winterstown Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-3164
Grades: K-6
| 241 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
North Salem Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5161 N Salem Church Rd
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8071
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #3535.
Spring Grove Area Intrmd School
Math: 44% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1480 Roth Church Rd
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Grades: 5-6
| 596 students
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York County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
33 Muddy Creek Forks Rd
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6100
Grades: K-6
| 221 students
4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8067
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Grades: 5-8
| 642 students
220 Country Club Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-5550
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
6560 York Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-3486
Grades: 1-4
| 108 students
625 East Philadelphia St.
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
Grades: 5-12
| 497 students
329 South Lindbergh Ave
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
1381 W Poplar St
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
Grades: K-1
| 257 students
850 Lewisberry Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-2621
Grades: K-2
| 215 students
459 W. King St.
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4046
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
2110 Windsor Rd
Windsor, PA 17366
(717) 246-9312
Grades: K-1
| 96 students
300 East 7th Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in York County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in York County, PA include Dallastown Elementary School, York Suburban Sr. High School and Spring Grove Area High School.
How many public schools are located in York County, PA?
109 public schools are located in York County, PA.
What percentage of students in York County, PA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in York County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in York County, PA?
York County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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