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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best York County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 112 public schools serving 64,532 students in York County, PA (there are 55 private schools, serving 5,186 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in York County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in York County, PA are Loganville-springfield Elementary School, York Suburban Sr. High School and Mt Wolf Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in York County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in York County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loganville-springfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
169 North Main St
York, PA 17403
(717) 428-2240
Gr: K-3 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
York Suburban Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
Gr: 9-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mt Wolf Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
590 Maple Street
Mount Wolf, PA 17347
(717) 266-6570
Gr: K-3 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
New Salem Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3745 Salem Rd
York, PA 17408
(717) 225-4731
Gr: K-4 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Leaders Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
49 Indian Rock Dam Rd
York, PA 17403
(717) 741-1826
Gr: K-3 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1450 Roth's Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Gr: K-4 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Indian Rock Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 Indian Rock Dam Rd
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1250
Gr: 3-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Dillsburg Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
202 S Chestnut St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Eastern York High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 Cool Creek Rd
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
Gr: 9-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
York Haven Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
360 Cassel Rd
York Haven, PA 17370
(717) 266-5007
Gr: K-3 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Stewartstown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17945 Barrens Rd N
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
Gr: K-4 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Manheim Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5778 Blooming Grove Road
Glenville, PA 17329
(717) 229-2930
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
East York Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Erlen Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1240
Gr: 3-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Roundtown Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
570 Church Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-6789
Gr: K-3 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Susquehannock High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3280 Fissels Church Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Gr: 9-12 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1616.
Red Mill Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Red Mill Rd
Etters, PA 17319
(717) 938-3778
Gr: K-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
Fawn Area Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
504 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4220
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1818.
Hanover Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 East Hanover Street
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: K-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Dallastown Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
105 South Charles Street
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-3785
Gr: K-3 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2020.
South Western Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Gr: 9-12 | 1,380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2121.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
711 South Mountain Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Randolph St
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: K-4 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
North Salem Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5161 N Salem Church Rd
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8071
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2424.
Northeastern Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 High St
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-3644
Gr: 9-12 | 1,189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2525.
Spring Grove Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1490 Roth Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Gr: 9-12 | 1,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2626.
Shrewsbury Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
331 S Main St
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2727.
Red Land Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
560 Fishing Creek Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6561
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2828.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 Moul Avenue
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: K-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2929.
South Eastern Intrmd School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
417 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Gr: 5-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3030.
Shallow Brook Inter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
213 S Hartman St
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-7030
Gr: 4-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3131.
Fishing Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
510 Fishing Creek Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6565
Gr: K-4 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Kennard-dale High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
393 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Orendorf Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 South Hartman Street
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-5621
Gr: K-3 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3280 Fissels Church Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Gr: K-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
York Suburban Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
455 Sundale Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1260
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in York County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in York County, PA include Loganville-springfield Elementary School, York Suburban Sr. High School and Mt Wolf Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in York County?
109 public schools are located in York County.
What percentage of students in York County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in York County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?

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