Top Rankings
Central York School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,505 students in Central York School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Central York School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
5,505 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
379 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central York School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#309 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
18%
16%
% Black
10%
14%
% White
59%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,106 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,894 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,106
$23,724
Spending / Student
$16,894
$23,146
Best Central York School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roundtown Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 Church Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-6789
Gr: K-3 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Sinking Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2850 Susquehanna Trail
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Gr: 4-6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Stony Brook Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Silver Spur Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17402
(717) 846-6789
Gr: K-3 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Central York High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Mundis Mill Rd
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Gr: 9-12 | 1,756 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Hayshire Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Hayshire Dr
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Gr: K-3 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Central York Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1950 N Hills Rd
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Gr: 7-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
North Hills Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1330 N Hills Rd
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Gr: 4-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
3400 Concord Dr
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central York School District?
Central York School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,505 students.
What is the rank of Central York School District?
Central York School District is ranked #310 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central York School District?
59% of Central York School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central York School District?
Central York School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Central York School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,894 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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