York County Public Schools
York County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
106
public schools
Total Enrollment
63,227
students
School Districts
20
districts
How to use the York County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Pennsylvania; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
York County has 20 district entries. West Shore SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 13 schools.
School records are spread across 25 listed communities. York has the most listed schools, with 39 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 64 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
15 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
106
in York County
Reported Enrollment
63,227
106 schools reporting
School Districts
20
districts
Charter Schools
3
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
20 School Districts in York County
West Shore SD
Dallastown Area SD
York City SD
Central York SD
Red Lion Area SD
South Western SD
Spring Grove Area SD
Northeastern York SD
Northern York County SD
Dover Area SD
106 Public Schools in York County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 15 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 106 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallastown Area SHS | Profile | Dallastown Area SD | Dallastown, 17313Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,014 |
| Central York HS | Profile | Central York SD | York, 17406Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,807 |
| York Co School of Technology | Profile | York Co School of Technology | York, 17402Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,620 |
| William Penn SHS | Profile | York City SD | York, 17403City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,534 |
| Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch | Profile | Dallastown Area SD | York, 17403Suburb: Midsize | 4–6 | Middle | 1,484 |
| Red Lion Area SHS | Profile | Red Lion Area SD | Red Lion, 17356Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,432 |
| South Western SHS | Profile | South Western SD | Hanover, 17331Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,299 |
| Northeastern SHS | Profile | Northeastern York SD | Manchester, 17345Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,175 |
| Spring Grove Area HS | Profile | Spring Grove Area SD | Spring Grove, 17362Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,166 |
| Red Land SHS | Profile | West Shore SD | Lewisberry, 17339Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,101 |
| Northern HS | Profile | Northern York County SD | Dillsburg, 17019Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,051 |
| Emory H Markle MS | Profile | South Western SD | Hanover, 17331Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,028 |
| Dallastown Area MS | Profile | Dallastown Area SD | Dallastown, 17313Suburb: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 1,027 |
| Dover Area HS | Profile | Dover Area SD | Dover, 17315Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,016 |
| York Academy Regional CS | Profile | York Academy Regional CS | York, 17401City: Small | KG–12 | Charter | 963 |
| Susquehannock HS | Listed only | Southern York County SD | Glen Rock, 17327Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 928 |
| Central York MS | Listed only | Central York SD | York, 17406Suburb: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 881 |
| York Suburban SHS | Listed only | York Suburban SD | York, 17403Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 873 |
| West York Area HS | Listed only | West York Area SD | York, 17404Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 869 |
| Red Lion Area JHS | Listed only | Red Lion Area SD | Red Lion, 17356Suburb: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 813 |
Dallastown Area SHS
Dallastown Area SD
Dallastown, 17313 / Suburb: Midsize
Central York HS
Central York SD
York, 17406 / Suburb: Midsize
York Co School of Technology
York Co School of Technology
York, 17402 / Suburb: Midsize
William Penn SHS
York City SD
York, 17403 / City: Small
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
Dallastown Area SD
York, 17403 / Suburb: Midsize
Red Lion Area SHS
Red Lion Area SD
Red Lion, 17356 / Suburb: Midsize
South Western SHS
South Western SD
Hanover, 17331 / Suburb: Small
Northeastern SHS
Northeastern York SD
Manchester, 17345 / Suburb: Midsize
Spring Grove Area HS
Spring Grove Area SD
Spring Grove, 17362 / Suburb: Midsize
Red Land SHS
West Shore SD
Lewisberry, 17339 / Suburb: Large
Northern HS
Northern York County SD
Dillsburg, 17019 / Rural: Fringe
Emory H Markle MS
South Western SD
Hanover, 17331 / Suburb: Small
Dallastown Area MS
Dallastown Area SD
Dallastown, 17313 / Suburb: Midsize
Dover Area HS
Dover Area SD
Dover, 17315 / Rural: Fringe
York Academy Regional CS
York Academy Regional CS
York, 17401 / City: Small
Susquehannock HS
Southern York County SD
Glen Rock, 17327 / Rural: Fringe
Central York MS
Central York SD
York, 17406 / Suburb: Midsize
York Suburban SHS
York Suburban SD
York, 17403 / Suburb: Midsize
West York Area HS
West York Area SD
York, 17404 / Suburb: Midsize
Red Lion Area JHS
Red Lion Area SD
Red Lion, 17356 / Suburb: Midsize
York County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which York County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Pennsylvania. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the York County public school directory?
The directory lists 106 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in York County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this York County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some York County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 15 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in York County?
Start with the 20 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this York County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.