Best Schools in York County, PA
York County, PA has a total of 158 schools including 39 high schools, 35 middle schools and 82 elementary schools. A total of 75,391 students attend York County, PA schools. On average, schools in York County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in York County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in York County, PA
York County, PA has 39 high schools with 24,904 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in York County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in York County greatly exceed expectations.
1. York Suburban Shs
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York Suburban Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 873 Students
2. Spring Grove Area Hs
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Spring Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1166 Students
3. Northern Hs
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Northern York County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1051 Students
4. Cedar Cliff Hs
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1353 Students
5. Susquehannock Hs
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Southern York County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students
6. Red Lion Area Shs
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Red Lion Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1432 Students
7. Red Land Shs
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1101 Students
8. Hanover Shs
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Hanover Public Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 585 Students
9. York Co School Of Technology
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York Co School Of Technology • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1620 Students
10. Manchester Valley High
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Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
Best Middle Schools in York County, PA
York County, PA has 35 middle schools with 21,883 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in York County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in York County meet expectations.
1. Shallow Brook Inter Sch
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Northeastern York Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 450 Students
2. Spring Forge Intrd Sch
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Northeastern York Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 419 Students
3. Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
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Dallastown Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1484 Students
4. Northeastern Ms
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Northeastern York Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 653 Students
5. Spring Grove Area Ms
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Spring Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 635 Students
6. Sinking Springs El Sch
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Central York Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 640 Students
7. South Eastern Ms
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South Eastern Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 407 Students
8. Emory H Markle Ms
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South Western Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1028 Students
9. York Suburban Ms
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York Suburban Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 713 Students
10. Southern Ms
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Southern York County Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 441 Students
Best Elementary Schools in York County, PA
York County, PA has 82 elementary schools with 27,641 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in York County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in York County exceed expectations.
1. Red Mill El Sch
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 557 Students
2. New Salem El Sch
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Spring Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 414 Students
3. Stewartstown El Sch
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South Eastern Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 425 Students
4. Indian Rock El Sch
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York Suburban Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 355 Students
5. Highland El Sch
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
6. Dillsburg El Sch
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Northern York County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
7. Fawn Area El Sch
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South Eastern Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 238 Students
8. Fishing Creek El Sch
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 434 Students
9. Southern El Sch
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Southern York County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 569 Students
10. N Hopewell-winterstown El Sch
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Red Lion Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in York County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
York County, PA has a total population of 456,438 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in York County, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood York County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in York County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for York County, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit York County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 58%
- Projected Test Scores: 55%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 46%
- Projected Test Scores: 42%
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- Actual Test Scores: 62%
- Projected Test Scores: 55%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 53%
- Projected Test Scores: 52%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 45%
- Projected Test Scores: 47%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 53%
- Projected Test Scores: 53%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 39%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 56%
- Projected Test Scores: 56%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 55%
- Projected Test Scores: 52%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 26%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations