For the 2025 school year, there are 84 public elementary schools serving 39,832 students in York County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in York County, PA are Loganville-springfield Elementary School, New Salem Elementary School and Leaders Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in York County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in York County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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
Rank: #2323.
York Suburban Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
455 Sundale Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1260
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1260
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6923 Lincoln Highway West
Thomasville, PA 17364
(717) 225-4731
Thomasville, PA 17364
(717) 225-4731
Grades: K-4
| 342 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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: #2626.
South Eastern Intrmd School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
417 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Grades: 5-6
| 373 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Conewago Twp Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1189 W Elm Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 624-2157
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 624-2157
Grades: K-3
| 484 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Ore Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2620 Springwood Rd
York, PA 17402
(717) 505-5051
York, PA 17402
(717) 505-5051
Grades: K-3
| 558 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
York Twp Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 S Queen St
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-2281
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-2281
Grades: K-3
| 430 students
Rank: #3030.
Fishing Creek Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Fishing Creek Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6565
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6565
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #3131.
West Manheim Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Baltimore Pike
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4890
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4890
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #3232.
Shallow Brook Inter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 S Hartman St
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-7030
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-7030
Grades: 4-6
| 460 students
Rank: #3333.
Kreutz Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 North Lee Street
York, PA 17406
(717) 757-9682
York, PA 17406
(717) 757-9682
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #3434.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3280 Fissels Church Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #3535.
Dallastown Area Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94 Beck Rd
York, PA 17403
(717) 244-4021
York, PA 17403
(717) 244-4021
Grades: 4-6
| 1,488 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 elementary schools in York County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in York County, PA include Loganville-springfield Elementary School, New Salem Elementary School and Leaders Heights Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in York County?
84 public elementary schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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