For the 2025 school year, there are 109 public schools serving 64,532 students in York County, PA (there are 58 private schools, serving 5,380 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in York County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in York County, PA are Spring Grove Area High School, Susquehannock High School and Northern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in York County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in York County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Grove Area High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1490 Roth Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Grades: 9-12
| 1,198 students
Rank: #22.
Susquehannock High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3280 Fissels Church Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 919 students
Rank: #33.
Northern High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
653 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: 9-12
| 998 students
Rank: #44.
Loganville-springfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
169 North Main St
York, PA 17403
(717) 428-2240
York, PA 17403
(717) 428-2240
Grades: K-3
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
New Salem Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3745 Salem Rd
York, PA 17408
(717) 225-4731
York, PA 17408
(717) 225-4731
Grades: K-4
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
Northeastern Sr. High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 High St
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-3644
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-3644
Grades: 9-12
| 1,151 students
Rank: #77.
Dallastown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Grades: 9-12
| 2,012 students
Rank: #88.
Leaders Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
49 Indian Rock Dam Rd
York, PA 17403
(717) 741-1826
York, PA 17403
(717) 741-1826
Grades: K-3
| 168 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 Lewisberry Rd
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-2970
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-2970
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mt Wolf Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
590 Maple Street
Mount Wolf, PA 17347
(717) 266-6570
Mount Wolf, PA 17347
(717) 266-6570
Grades: K-3
| 212 students
Rank: #1111.
South Western Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Grades: 9-12
| 1,356 students
Rank: #1212.
Indian Rock Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Indian Rock Dam Rd
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1250
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1250
Grades: 3-5
| 326 students
Rank: #1313.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Roth's Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Grades: K-4
| 724 students
Rank: #1414.
Hanover Sr. High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Moul Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: 8-12
| 590 students
Rank: #1515.
York Suburban Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #1616.
Dillsburg Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 S Chestnut St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
West York Area High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-6634
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-6634
Grades: 9-12
| 860 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
York Haven Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Cassel Rd
York Haven, PA 17370
(717) 266-5007
York Haven, PA 17370
(717) 266-5007
Grades: K-3
| 292 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Red Land Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Fishing Creek Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6561
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6561
Grades: 9-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #2121.
East York Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Erlen Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1240
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1240
Grades: 3-5
| 322 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kennard-dale High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
393 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
Grades: 9-12
| 728 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Orendorf Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 South Hartman Street
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-5621
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-5621
Grades: K-3
| 355 students
Rank: #2424.
Hanover Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 East Hanover Street
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: K-4
| 240 students
Rank: #2525.
Stewartstown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17945 Barrens Rd N
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
Grades: K-4
| 411 students
Rank: #2626.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Randolph St
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: K-4
| 272 students
Rank: #2727.
Dallastown Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 South Charles Street
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-3785
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-3785
Grades: K-3
| 181 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Fawn Area Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4220
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4220
Grades: PK-4
| 245 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
North Salem Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5161 N Salem Church Rd
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8071
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8071
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #3030.
Manheim Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5778 Blooming Grove Road
Glenville, PA 17329
(717) 229-2930
Glenville, PA 17329
(717) 229-2930
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #3131.
Red Mill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Red Mill Rd
Etters, PA 17319
(717) 938-3778
Etters, PA 17319
(717) 938-3778
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #3232.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Moul Avenue
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: K-4
| 225 students
Rank: #3333.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 South Mountain Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #3434.
Dover Area High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8066
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8066
Grades: 9-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #3535.
Shrewsbury Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
331 S Main St
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Grades: K-6
| 487 students
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York County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
33 Muddy Creek Forks Rd
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6100
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6100
Grades: K-6
| 221 students
4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8067
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8067
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Grades: 5-8
| 642 students
220 Country Club Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-5550
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-5550
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
6560 York Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-3486
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-3486
Grades: 1-4
| 108 students
Helen Thackston Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
625 East Philadelphia St.
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
Grades: 5-12
| 497 students
Lindbergh Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
329 South Lindbergh Ave
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
1381 W Poplar St
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
Grades: K-1
| 257 students
850 Lewisberry Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-2621
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-2621
Grades: K-2
| 215 students
New Hope Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
459 W. King St.
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4046
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4046
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
2110 Windsor Rd
Windsor, PA 17366
(717) 246-9312
Windsor, PA 17366
(717) 246-9312
Grades: K-1
| 96 students
300 East 7th Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in York County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in York County, PA include Spring Grove Area High School, Susquehannock High School and Northern High School.
How many public schools are located in York County?
109 public schools are located in York County.
What percentage of students in York County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in York County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in York County include: West Manheim Elementary School vs. Park Hills Elementary School, Southern Elementary School vs. Shrewsbury Elementary School, Stewartstown Elementary School vs. Shrewsbury Elementary School
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