For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,917 students in 17402, PA (there are , serving 768 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 17402, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17402, PA are East York Elementary School, York Suburban Middle School and Ore Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17402 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17402, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17402, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East York Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Erlen Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1240
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1240
Grades: 3-5
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
York Suburban Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
455 Sundale Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1260
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1260
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ore Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2620 Springwood Rd
York, PA 17402
(717) 505-5051
York, PA 17402
(717) 505-5051
Grades: K-3
| 558 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
York Twp Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 S Queen St
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-2281
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-2281
Grades: K-3
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
York County School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2179 South Queen Street
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,621 students
Rank: #66.
Locust Grove Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3620 E Prospect Rd
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-2559
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-2559
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Stony Brook Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Silver Spur Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17402
(717) 846-6789
Grades: K-3
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
295 Mills Street
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1230
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1230
Grades: K-2
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17402, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17402, PA include East York Elementary School, York Suburban Middle School and Ore Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17402?
8 public schools are located in 17402.
What percentage of students in 17402 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 17402 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17402?
17402 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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