Best Schools in York County, PA
York County, PA has 158 public schools (19 high, 28 middle, 92 elementary) serving 75,866 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in York County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in York County, PA
The top high schools in York County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. York Suburban Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Suburban Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 873 Students
2. Susquehannock Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Southern York County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students
3. Eastern York Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Eastern York Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 632 Students
4. Dallastown Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallastown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2014 Students
5. Central York Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Central York Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
6. Northeastern Shs
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Projected Test Scores
Northeastern York Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1175 Students
7. Kennard-dale Hs
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Projected Test Scores
South Eastern Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 713 Students
8. Dover Area Hs
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Dover Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1016 Students
9. Northern Hs
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Northern York County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1051 Students
10. Red Land Shs
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Projected Test Scores
West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1101 Students
Best Middle Schools in York County, PA
The top middle schools in York County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camp Hill Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camp Hill Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
2. Sinking Springs El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Central York Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 640 Students
3. Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dallastown Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1484 Students
4. York Suburban Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Suburban Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 713 Students
5. Shallow Brook Inter Sch
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Northeastern York Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 450 Students
6. Spring Forge Intrd Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Northeastern York Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 419 Students
7. Mechanicsburg Ms
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Projected Test Scores
Mechanicsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1047 Students
8. South Eastern Intrmd Sch
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Projected Test Scores
South Eastern Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 391 Students
9. Crossroads Ms
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Projected Test Scores
West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 651 Students
10. Southern Ms
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Projected Test Scores
Southern York County Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 441 Students
Best Elementary Schools in York County, PA
The top elementary schools in York County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dallastown El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallastown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 184 Students
2. York Haven El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Northeastern York Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 273 Students
3. Red Mill El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
West Shore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 557 Students
4. Eisenhower El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Camp Hill Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 255 Students
5. Loganville-springfield El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Dallastown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 459 Students
6. Indian Rock El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
York Suburban Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 355 Students
7. Dillsburg El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Northern York County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
8. Roundtown El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Central York Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 572 Students
9. East York El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
York Suburban Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 345 Students
10. Fawn Area El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
South Eastern Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 238 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.
Questions About Schools in York County, PA
How many schools are in York County, PA?
York County, PA has 158 public schools: 19 high schools, 28 middle schools and 92 elementary schools, serving 75,866 students in total.
How do schools in York County perform on state tests?
On average, 158 schools in York County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in York County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in York County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in York County
23 places in York County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (23)
- York (37)
- Hanover (10)
- Dover (6)
- Red Lion (6)
- Dillsburg (5)
- Fawn Grove (4)
- Glen Rock (4)
- Manchester (4)
- Spring Grove (4)
- Dallastown (3)
- Lewisberry (3)
- Wrightsville (3)
- Etters (2)
- Brogue (1)
- Delta (1)
- East Prospect (1)
- Glenville (1)
- Mount Wolf (1)
- Shrewsbury (1)
- Stewartstown (1)
- Thomasville (1)
- Wellsville (1)
- York Haven (1)
School districts (16)
- West Shore SD (13 schools)
- York City SD (9 schools)
- Dallastown Area SD (8 schools)
- Northeastern York SD (8 schools)
- Red Lion Area SD (8 schools)
- Central York SD (7 schools)
- Dover Area SD (6 schools)
- Northern York County SD (6 schools)
- South Eastern SD (6 schools)
- South Western SD (6 schools)
- Spring Grove Area SD (6 schools)
- York Suburban SD (6 schools)
- Eastern York SD (5 schools)
- Hanover Public SD (5 schools)
- Southern York County SD (5 schools)
- West York Area SD (5 schools)