For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,292 students in 17402, PA (there are 9 private schools, serving 771 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 17402, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17402, PA are East York Elementary School, York Suburban Middle School and Ore Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17402 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17402, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17402, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East York Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Erlen Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1240
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1240
Gr: 3-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
York Suburban Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Sundale Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1260
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1260
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Ore Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2620 Springwood Rd
York, PA 17402
(717) 505-5051
York, PA 17402
(717) 505-5051
Gr: K-3 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
York Twp Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 S Queen St
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-2281
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-2281
Gr: K-3 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Stony Brook Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Silver Spur Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17402
(717) 846-6789
Gr: K-3 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Locust Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3620 E Prospect Rd
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-2559
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-2559
Gr: K-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
York County School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2179 South Queen Street
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Pennwood Cyber Charter School
Charter School
2951 Whiteford Road
York, PA 17402
(272) 236-9694
York, PA 17402
(272) 236-9694
Gr: K-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
295 Mills Street
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1230
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1230
Gr: K-2 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17402, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17402, PA include East York Elementary School, York Suburban Middle School and Ore Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17402?
9 public schools are located in 17402.
What percentage of students in 17402 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 17402 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17402?
17402 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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