For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,857 students in 17403, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 17403, PA are Goode School, Mckinley School and Davis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 17403 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17403, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17403, PA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goode School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 N Broad St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1314
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1314
Gr: PK-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Mckinley School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Manor St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1312
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1312
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Davis School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Ogontz St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1246
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1246
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Jackson School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
177 E Jackson St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1223
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1223
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Hannah Penn
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Boundary Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1256
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1256
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
17403, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Helen Thackston Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
625 East Philadelphia St.
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
Gr: 5-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 17403, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 17403, PA include Goode School, Mckinley School and Davis School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17403?
5 public middle schools are located in 17403.
What is the racial composition of students in 17403?
17403 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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