For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 5,270 students in York County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in York County, PA are Fawn Area Elementary School, Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy and Goode School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in York County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in York County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Goode School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 N Broad St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1314
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1314
Gr: PK-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Mckinley School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Manor St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1312
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1312
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Devers School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Chanceford Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1210
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1210
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Ferguson School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Newberry St
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Davis School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Ogontz St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1246
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1246
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Jackson School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
177 E Jackson St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1223
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1223
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Hannah Penn
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Boundary Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1256
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1256
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
2065 High St
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-6869
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-6869
Gr: PK-1 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in York County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in York County, PA include Fawn Area Elementary School, Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy and Goode School.
How many public preschools are located in York County?
10 public preschools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in York County include: Devers School vs. Ferguson School, Goode School vs. Davis School, Davis School vs. Goode School
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