For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,659 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 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17404, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 | 693 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 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 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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