Top Rankings
Central York School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,519 students in Central York School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Central York School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
5,519 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
373 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Central York School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#333 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
57%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.59
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
249 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
887 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
15%
# Black Students
513 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
9%
14%
# White Students
3,397 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
62%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
459 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
380
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
382
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
424
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
421
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
411
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
446
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
396
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
435
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
422
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
456
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
471
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
432
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
443
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,060 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,851 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,060
$23,696
Spending / Student
$16,851
$23,119
Best Central York School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central York High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Mundis Mill Rd
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Grades: 9-12
| 1,800 students
Rank: #22.
Roundtown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
570 Church Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-6789
Grades: K-3
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Sinking Springs Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2850 Susquehanna Trail
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Grades: 4-6
| 623 students
Rank: #44.
Stony Brook Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Silver Spur Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17402
(717) 846-6789
Grades: K-3
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
Central York Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1950 N Hills Rd
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Grades: 7-8
| 859 students
Rank: #66.
Hayshire Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Hayshire Dr
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Grades: K-3
| 523 students
Rank: #77.
North Hills Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1330 N Hills Rd
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Grades: 4-6
| 628 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central York School District?
Central York School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,519 students.
What is the rank of Central York School District?
Central York School District is ranked #341 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central York School District?
62% of Central York School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central York School District?
Central York School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Central York School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,851 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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