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Best York County ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 27 public middle schools serving 17,833 students in York County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in York County, PA are York Suburban Middle School, Southern Middle School and Eastern York Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in York County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Middle Schools in York County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
York Suburban Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
455 Sundale Dr
York, PA 17402
(717) 885-1260
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3280 Fissels Church Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Gr: 7-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Eastern York Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
746 Cool Creek Rd
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Hanover Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Moul Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: 8-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Emory H Markle Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
225 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4840
Gr: 6-8 | 1,021 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Spring Grove Area Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
244 Old Hanover Rd
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Gr: 7-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
South Eastern Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Main Street
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Gr: 7-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Dallastown Area Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Gr: 7-8 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Crossroads Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
535 Fishing Creek Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 932-1295
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Dover Area Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
46 W Canal St
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8067
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Northeastern Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4855 Board Road
Mount Wolf, PA 17347
(717) 266-3676
Gr: 7-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
655 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Central York Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1950 N Hills Rd
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Gr: 7-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Hanover Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Keagy Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: 5-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
New Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
331 8th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-0162
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
York Academy Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
32 West North Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
Gr: K-12 | 1,009 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1717.
Red Lion Area Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Country Club Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-1448
Gr: 7-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1818.
West York Area Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-1671
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Goode School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
251 N Broad St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1314
Gr: PK-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
Mckinley School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Manor St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1312
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Devers School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Chanceford Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1210
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
559 W King Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 699-1573
Gr: K-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Ferguson School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
525 N Newberry St
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Davis School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S Ogontz St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1246
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Jackson School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
177 E Jackson St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1223
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Hannah Penn
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 E Boundary Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1256
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
[+] Show Closed ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in York County, PA

York County ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chanceford Elementary School (Closed 2010)
33 Muddy Creek Forks Rd
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6100
Gr: K-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Dover Area Intrmd School (Closed 2023)
4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8067
Gr: 7-8
Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School (Closed 2013)
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Gr: 5-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Edgar Moore Elementary School (Closed 2010)
220 Country Club Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-5550
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Heidelberg Elementary School (Closed 2004)
6560 York Road
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
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
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Loucks Elementary School (Closed 2016)
1381 W Poplar St
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
Gr: K-1 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Mt Zion Elementary School (Closed 2013)
850 Lewisberry Rd
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
Gr: 5-12
Windsor Manor Elementary School (Closed 2021)
2110 Windsor Rd
Windsor, PA 17366
(717) 246-9312
Gr: K-1 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
York County High School (Closed 2012)
300 East 7th Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in York County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in York County, PA include York Suburban Middle School, Southern Middle School and Eastern York Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in York County?
27 public middle schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?

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