For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,668 students in 17404, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17404, PA are Roundtown Elementary School, Conewago Elementary School and Lincolnway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17404 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17404, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17404, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roundtown Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 Church Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-6789
Gr: K-3 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Conewago Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
570 Copenhaffer Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 266-1644
York, PA 17404
(717) 266-1644
Gr: K-3 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Lincolnway Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2625 West Philadelphia St
York, PA 17404
(717) 792-3902
York, PA 17404
(717) 792-3902
Gr: 2-3 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
West York Area Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-1671
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-1671
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Devers School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Chanceford Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1210
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1210
Gr: PK-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Ferguson School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Newberry St
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344
Gr: PK-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
17404, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Gr: 5-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1381 W Poplar St
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
Gr: K-1 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
300 East 7th Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 17404, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17404, PA include Roundtown Elementary School, Conewago Elementary School and Lincolnway Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17404?
7 public elementary schools are located in 17404.
What is the racial composition of students in 17404?
17404 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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