For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 5,270 students in York County, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in York County, PA are Fawn Area Elementary School, Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy and Goode School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in York County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in York County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fawn Area Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Goode School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 N Broad St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1314
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1314
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Mckinley School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Manor St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1312
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1312
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Devers School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Chanceford Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1210
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1210
Gr: PK-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Ferguson School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Newberry St
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344
Gr: PK-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Davis School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Ogontz St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1246
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1246
Gr: PK-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Jackson School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
177 E Jackson St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1223
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1223
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Hannah Penn
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Boundary Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1256
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1256
Gr: PK-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
2065 High St
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-6869
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-6869
Gr: PK-1 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in York County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in York County, PA include Fawn Area Elementary School, Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy and Goode School.
How many public preschools are located in York County?
10 public preschools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in York County include: Devers School vs. Ferguson School, Goode School vs. Davis School, Davis School vs. Goode School
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