For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,691 students in 17401, PA (there are , serving 139 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 17401, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17401, PA are York Academy Regional Charter School and Lincoln Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17401 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17401, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17401, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
York Academy Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32 West North Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
Grades: K-12
| 1,009 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 W King Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 699-1573
York, PA 17401
(717) 699-1573
Grades: K-8
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crispus Attucks Charter School
Charter School
605 S Duke Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 848-3610
York, PA 17401
(717) 848-3610
Grades: 12
| 72 students
17401, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lindbergh Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
329 South Lindbergh Ave
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17401, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17401, PA include York Academy Regional Charter School and Lincoln Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 17401?
3 public schools are located in 17401.
What percentage of students in 17401 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 17401 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17401?
17401 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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