| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Suburban School District | York | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 3,007 | 6 | K–12 | 0 |
| Dallastown Area School District | Dallastown | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 6,369 | 8 | K–12 | 5 |
| Southern York County School District | Glen Rock | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 2,855 | 5 | K–12 | 4 |
| Central York School District | Emigsville | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 5,602 | 7 | K–12 | 2 |
| Dover Area School District | Dover | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 3,287 | 6 | K–12 | 1 |
| Northern York County School District | Dillsburg | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 3,343 | 6 | K–12 | 3 |
| West Shore School District | New Cumberland | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 7,513 | 13 | K–12 | 4 |
| Spring Grove Area School District | Codorus | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 3,934 | 6 | K–12 | 4 |
| Northeastern York School District | Manchester | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 3,874 | 8 | K–12 | 2 |
| South Eastern School District | Delta | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 2,459 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
| South Western School District | Glenville | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 4,404 | 6 | K–12 | 2 |
| Hanover Public School District | Hanover | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1,952 | 5 | K–12 | 0 |
| Eastern York School District | East Prospect | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 2,251 | 5 | K–12 | 4 |
| Red Lion Area School District | Airville | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 4,849 | 8 | K–12 | 4 |
| West York Area School District | York | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 2,757 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| York City School District | York | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 6,072 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
How York County compares
Together they enroll 64,528 students across 109 schools. The largest is West Shore School District with 7,513 students. Districts here average 5.9/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in York County, Pennsylvania
York County has 16 public school districts covering 42 zip codes. The top-rated district in York County is York Suburban School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in York County, PA?
16 school districts serve zip codes in York County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in York County, PA?
Of the districts serving York County, York Suburban School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 84th percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.