For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,711 students in 17401, PA.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools in zipcode 17401 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17401, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17401, PA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
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 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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 middle schools in 17401, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 17401, PA include York Academy Regional Charter School and Lincoln Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17401?
2 public middle schools are located in 17401.
What is the racial composition of students in 17401?
17401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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