📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
16 Rated Districts in the York-Hanover, PA Metro Area
PSSA 2024–25 · percentile among Pennsylvania districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | York Suburban School District | York | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #2 | Dallastown Area School District | Dallastown | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #3 | Southern York County School District | Glen Rock | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #4 | Central York School District | York | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #5 | Dover Area School District | Dover | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #6 | Northern York County School District | Dillsburg | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #7 | West Shore School District | New Cumberland | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #8 | Spring Grove Area School District | Spring Grove | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #9 | Northeastern York School District | Manchester | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #10 | South Eastern School District | Fawn Grove | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #11 | South Western School District | Hanover | 5/10 Average | 46th |
| #12 | Hanover Public School District | Hanover | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #13 | Eastern York School District | Wrightsville | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #14 | Red Lion Area School District | Red Lion | 4/10 Below Average | 39th |
| #15 | West York Area School District | York | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #16 | York City School District | York | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in the York-Hanover, PA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from PSSA 2024–25 (Pennsylvania) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the York-Hanover, PA metro area? ▼
Among the 16 rated districts in the York-Hanover, PA metro area, the highest-rated is York Suburban School District (York), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 84th percentile of Pennsylvania districts on PSSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.