For the 2025-26 school year, there are 84 public elementary schools serving 39,832 students in York County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in York County, PA are Loganville-springfield Elementary School, Mt Wolf Elementary School and New Salem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in York County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in York County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loganville-springfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
169 North Main St
York, PA 17403
(717) 428-2240
York, PA 17403
(717) 428-2240
Gr: K-3 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mt Wolf Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
590 Maple Street
Mount Wolf, PA 17347
(717) 266-6570
Mount Wolf, PA 17347
(717) 266-6570
Gr: K-3 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
New Salem Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3745 Salem Rd
York, PA 17408
(717) 225-4731
York, PA 17408
(717) 225-4731
Gr: K-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Leaders Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49 Indian Rock Dam Rd
York, PA 17403
(717) 741-1826
York, PA 17403
(717) 741-1826
Gr: K-3 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
480 Lewisberry Rd
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-2970
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-2970
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Roth's Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Gr: K-4 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Indian Rock Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Indian Rock Dam Rd
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1250
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1250
Gr: 3-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Dillsburg Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 S Chestnut St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
York Haven Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Cassel Rd
York Haven, PA 17370
(717) 266-5007
York Haven, PA 17370
(717) 266-5007
Gr: K-3 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Stewartstown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17945 Barrens Rd N
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
Gr: K-4 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Manheim Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5778 Blooming Grove Road
Glenville, PA 17329
(717) 229-2930
Glenville, PA 17329
(717) 229-2930
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Roundtown Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 Church Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-6789
Gr: K-3 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Red Mill Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Red Mill Rd
Etters, PA 17319
(717) 938-3778
Etters, PA 17319
(717) 938-3778
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Fawn Area Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4220
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4220
Gr: PK-4 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
Hanover Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 East Hanover Street
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: K-4 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
Dallastown Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 South Charles Street
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-3785
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-3785
Gr: K-3 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1818.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
711 South Mountain Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Randolph St
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: K-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
North Salem Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5161 N Salem Church Rd
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8071
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8071
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2121.
Shrewsbury Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 S Main St
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2222.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Moul Avenue
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: K-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2323.
South Eastern Intrmd School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Gr: 5-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2424.
Shallow Brook Inter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
213 S Hartman St
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-7030
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-7030
Gr: 4-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2525.
Fishing Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Fishing Creek Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6565
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6565
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2626.
Orendorf Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 South Hartman Street
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-5621
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-5621
Gr: K-3 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3280 Fissels Church Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
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: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Conewago Twp Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1189 W Elm Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 624-2157
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 624-2157
Gr: K-3 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Dover Area Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 E Canal St
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8068
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8068
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Wrightsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Chestnut St
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3676
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3676
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3232.
Dallastown Area Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94 Beck Rd
York, PA 17403
(717) 244-4021
York, PA 17403
(717) 244-4021
Gr: 4-6 | 1,488 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3333.
Spring Forge Intrd School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 South Hartman Street
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-9833
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-9833
Gr: 4-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3434.
West Manheim Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Baltimore Pike
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4890
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4890
Gr: K-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3535.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6923 Lincoln Highway West
Thomasville, PA 17364
(717) 225-4731
Thomasville, PA 17364
(717) 225-4731
Gr: K-4 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Show 49 more public schools in York County, PA (out of 84 total schools)
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York County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
33 Muddy Creek Forks Rd
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6100
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6100
Gr: K-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Gr: 5-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
220 Country Club Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-5550
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-5550
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
6560 York Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-3486
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-3486
Gr: 1-4 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Helen Thackston Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
625 East Philadelphia St.
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
Gr: 5-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Lindbergh Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
329 South Lindbergh Ave
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1381 W Poplar St
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
Gr: K-1 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
850 Lewisberry Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-2621
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-2621
Gr: K-2 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
New Hope Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
459 W. King St.
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4046
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4046
Gr: 5-12
2110 Windsor Rd
Windsor, PA 17366
(717) 246-9312
Windsor, PA 17366
(717) 246-9312
Gr: K-1 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
300 East 7th Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in York County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in York County, PA include Loganville-springfield Elementary School, Mt Wolf Elementary School and New Salem Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in York County?
84 public elementary schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in York County include: Valley View Elementary School vs. Yorkshire Elementary School, Southern Elementary School vs. Shrewsbury Elementary School, West Manheim Elementary School vs. Park Hills Elementary School
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