For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,296 students in 17402, PA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 17402 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17402, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17402, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East York Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Erlen Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1240
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1240
Gr: 3-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
York Suburban Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Sundale Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1260
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1260
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Ore Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2620 Springwood Rd
York, PA 17402
(717) 505-5051
York, PA 17402
(717) 505-5051
Gr: K-3 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
York Twp Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 S Queen St
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-2281
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-2281
Gr: K-3 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
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 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Locust Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3620 E Prospect Rd
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-2559
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-2559
Gr: K-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
295 Mills Street
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1230
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1230
Gr: K-2 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 17402, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17402, PA include East York Elementary School, York Suburban Middle School and Ore Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17402?
7 public elementary schools are located in 17402.
What is the racial composition of students in 17402?
17402 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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