Public schools in York, PA
41 open public schools with an address in York, operated by 13 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
41
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
25,483
41 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
4
1 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of York public schools
The federal directory lists 41 public schools in York, PA: 26 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. The 41 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 25,483 students, an average of 622 per school. The largest campus is Central York HS (1,756 students), and the largest elementary school is Devers Sch (686).
York City SD operates the most schools here (9), and 8 regular districts have at least one York campus, plus 5 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 1 magnet school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving York
York City SD
Public school district
9 schools in York
Central York SD
Public school district
8 schools in York
York Suburban SD
Public school district
6 schools in York
Dallastown Area SD
Public school district
5 schools in York · 8 total
West York Area SD
Public school district
5 schools in York
Crispus Attucks CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in York
Lincoln CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in York
Northeastern York SD
Public school district
1 school in York · 8 total
Pennwood Cyber CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in York
Red Lion Area SD
Public school district
1 school in York · 8 total
Spring Grove Area SD
Public school district
1 school in York · 6 total
York Academy Regional CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in York
York County School of Technology
Specialized public school district
1 school in York
Elementary schools in York
26| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conewago El Sch Northeastern York SD | KG–03 | 343 | 14.1:1 | |
| Davis Sch York City SD | PK–08 | 530 | 14.5:1 | |
| Devers Sch York City SD | PK–08 | 686 | 15.7:1 | |
| East York El Sch York Suburban SD | 03–05 | 321 | 12:1 | |
| Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy York City SD · Magnet | PK–08 | 388 | 10.6:1 | |
| Ferguson Sch York City SD | PK–08 | 627 | 13.5:1 | |
| Goode Sch York City SD | PK–08 | 641 | 14.1:1 | |
| Hannah Penn York City SD | PK–08 | 674 | 11.3:1 | |
| Hayshire El Sch Central York SD | KG–03 | 532 | 14.3:1 | |
| Indian Rock El Sch York Suburban SD | 03–05 | 314 | 13.6:1 | |
| Jackson Sch York City SD | PK–08 | 501 | 13:1 | |
| Leaders Heights El Sch Dallastown Area SD | KG–03 | 140 | 11.9:1 | |
| Lincoln CS Lincoln CS · Charter | KG–08 | 653 | 17.2:1 | |
| Lincolnway El Sch West York Area SD | 02–03 | 406 | 14.2:1 | |
| Locust Grove El Sch Red Lion Area SD | KG–06 | 348 | 11.9:1 | |
| Loganville-Springfield El Sch Dallastown Area SD | KG–03 | 461 | 13.7:1 | |
| McKinley Sch York City SD | PK–08 | 578 | 13.9:1 | |
| New Salem El Sch Spring Grove Area SD | KG–04 | 403 | 15.4:1 | |
| Ore Valley El Sch Dallastown Area SD | KG–03 | 556 | 14.5:1 | |
| Roundtown El Sch Central York SD | KG–03 | 573 | 15.8:1 | |
| Stony Brook El Sch Central York SD | KG–03 | 484 | 13.9:1 | |
| Trimmer El Sch West York Area SD | 02–05 | 421 | 12.8:1 | |
| Valley View El Sch York Suburban SD | KG–02 | 286 | 11:1 | |
| Wallace El Sch West York Area SD | PK–01 | 427 | 14.9:1 | |
| York Twp El Sch Dallastown Area SD | KG–03 | 415 | 12:1 | |
| Yorkshire El Sch York Suburban SD | KG–02 | 317 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in York
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central York MS Central York SD | 07–08 | 844 | 13:1 | |
| Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch Dallastown Area SD | 04–06 | 1,519 | 16.1:1 | |
| North Hills El Sch Central York SD | 04–06 | 675 | 15.8:1 | |
| Sinking Springs El Sch Central York SD | 04–06 | 641 | 15:1 | |
| West York Area MS West York Area SD | 06–08 | 645 | 11.6:1 | |
| York Suburban MS York Suburban SD | 06–08 | 743 | 12.8:1 |
High schools in York
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central York HS Central York SD | 09–12 | 1,756 | 14.7:1 | |
| Crispus Attucks CS Crispus Attucks CS · Charter | 12–12 | 78 | 14.5:1 | |
| West York Area HS West York Area SD | 09–12 | 851 | 13.2:1 | |
| William Penn SHS York City SD | 09–12 | 1,681 | 17.1:1 | |
| York County School of Technology York County School of Technology · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 1,615 | 14.3:1 | |
| York Suburban SHS York Suburban SD | 09–12 | 859 | 12.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in York
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennwood Cyber CS Pennwood Cyber CS · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 493 | 23.7:1 | |
| York Academy Regional CS York Academy Regional CS · Charter | KG–12 | 1,058 | 16:1 | |
| York County Detention Center (YCDC) Central York SD | 04–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.4%
- Hispanic26.4%
- Black19.6%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7%
Enrollment-weighted across 40 York schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (25,483 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in York
How many public schools are in York, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 41 open public schools with a location address in York: 26 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 25,483 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve York?
Schools with an address in York belong to 13 education agencies, led by York City SD (9 schools), Central York SD (8 schools), York Suburban SD (6 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in York?
Central York HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in York, with 1,756 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in York?
Yes. 4 of the 41 public schools in York are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Crispus Attucks CS, Lincoln CS, Pennwood Cyber CS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in York schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across York public schools is 14:1, higher than the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in York guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities