For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,619 students in 17401, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17401, PA are York Academy Regional Charter School and Lincoln Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17401 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17401, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17401, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
York Academy Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32 West North Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
Gr: K-12 | 1,009 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 W King Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 699-1573
York, PA 17401
(717) 699-1573
Gr: K-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
17401, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lindbergh Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
329 South Lindbergh Ave
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
New Hope Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
459 W. King St.
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4046
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4046
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 17401, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17401, PA include York Academy Regional Charter School and Lincoln Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17401?
2 public elementary schools are located in 17401.
What is the racial composition of students in 17401?
17401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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