Best York Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,691 students in York, PA.

The top ranked public charter schools in York, 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.

York, PA public charter schools have an score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in York have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in York, PA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

York Academy Regional Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
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32 West North Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900

Gr: K-12 | 1,009 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #22.

Lincoln Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
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559 W King Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 699-1573

Gr: K-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: n/an/a

Crispus Attucks Charter School

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605 S Duke Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 848-3610

Gr: 12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

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York, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School (Closed 2013)

701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240

Gr: 5-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Helen Thackston Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

625 East Philadelphia St.
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160

Gr: 5-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Lindbergh Education Center (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

329 South Lindbergh Ave
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388

Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Loucks Elementary School (Closed 2016)

1381 W Poplar St
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631

Gr: K-1 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

New Hope Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)

Charter School

459 W. King St.
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4046

Gr: 5-12

York County High School (Closed 2012)

300 East 7th Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in York, PA?

The top ranked public charter schools in York, PA include York Academy Regional Charter School and Lincoln Charter School.

How many public charter schools are located in York?

3 public charter schools are located in York.

What is the racial composition of students in York?

York public charter schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).

Which public charter schools in York are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public charter schools in York include: Lincoln Charter School vs. York Academy Regional Charter School, York Academy Regional Charter School vs. Lincoln Charter School