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Best York County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 54 private schools serving 5,418 students in York County, PA (there are , serving 64,532 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average tuition cost is $5,099, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
61% of private schools in York County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 54
  • # Students Served: 5,418
  • Average Tuition: $5,099
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View York County, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 54
  • # Students Served: 5,418
  • Average Tuition: $5,099
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View York County, PA School Trends

Top Ranked York County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Grace Academy Photo
Grace Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3930 Farm Drive
York, PA 17402
(717) 430-6085
(5)
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Christian School Of York Photo
Christian School Of York
Gr: PK-12 | 584 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
907 Greenbriar Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-6842
(13)
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Map of Holy Trinity Catholic School
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
235 South Beaver Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 854-8263
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Map of Red Lion Christian School
Red Lion Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
105 Springvale Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-3905
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St. Joseph School Photo
St. Joseph School
Gr: NS-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
5125 Grandview Road
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 632-0118
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St. Joseph School Photo
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2945 Kingston Rd
York, PA 17402
(717) 755-1797
(5)
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St. Rose Of Lima School Photo
St. Rose Of Lima School
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
115 N Biesecker Rd
Thomasville, PA 17364
(717) 792-0889
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St. Theresa School Photo
St. Theresa School
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1200 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-7464
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Tidings Of Peace Christian School Photo
Tidings Of Peace Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Mennonite
329 E Poplar St
York, PA 17403
(717) 843-4562
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York Catholic Middle & High School Photo
York Catholic Middle & High School
Gr: 7-12 | 608 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
601 E Springettsbury Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-8871
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Map of York Country Day School
York Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
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Map of 1st Church Of Brethren Cdc
1st Church Of Brethren Cdc
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool (Brethren)
2710 Kingston Road
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-6390
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Map of Best Friends Preschool
Best Friends Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
206 Bridge St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-3319
(1)
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Bible Baptist Christian Academy Photo
Bible Baptist Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
4190 N Susquehanna Trl
York, PA 17404
(717) 266-2544
(2)
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Map of Cherry Ridge School
Cherry Ridge School
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
Amish
339 Cold Cabin Road
Delta, PA 17314
(717) 862-3784
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Map of Children First Learning Center
Children First Learning Center
Gr: NS | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool
215 Saint Charles Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-5426
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Map of Christ Lutheran Child Development Center
Christ Lutheran Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Alternative School (Other Lutheran)
126 W Main St
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4832
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Map of Delta Christian Academy
Delta Christian Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
6610 Delta Rd
Delta, PA 17314
(717) 456-5826
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Map of The Early Learning Center
The Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 Webster Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-1177
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East York KinderCare Photo
East York KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
120 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 755-2821
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York County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Blue Bird Meadow School
Blue Bird Meadow School
Gr: 1-8 | 44 students
Amish
157 Sinclair Road
Delta, PA 17314
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Map of Family Life Ministries International Academy
Family Life Ministries International Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students
Christian
671 W Market St
York, PA 17401
(717) 471-3996
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Map of Hanover Christian Academy
Hanover Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
927 Broadway
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 632-8626
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Map of New Freedom Christian School
New Freedom Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Baptist
Po Box 519; 851 Campbell /Road
New Freedom, PA 17349
(717) 235-6877
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Map of Robins Nest Daycare & Preschool
Robins Nest Daycare & Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Daycare / Preschool
3350 Alta Vista Road
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 767-4043
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Map of Rolling Ridge School
Rolling Ridge School
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Amish
239 Thompson Rd
Delta, PA 17314
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Map of St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: K-7 | 111 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2580 Mount Rose Ave
York, PA 17402
(717) 755-4779
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students
Catholic
251 E. Main Street, Dallastown, PA 17313
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-9386
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Map of Small Steps Daycare School South
Small Steps Daycare School South
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
2709 S Queen St
York, PA 17403
(717) 741-3802
(1)
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Map of Smith Hollow School Att Henery Kinsinger
Smith Hollow School Att Henery Kinsinger
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
10937 Smith Hollow Rd
Brogue, PA 17309
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
56 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearYork County Total Schools
202556
202459
202359
202253
202154
202060
201958
201858
201750
201647
201553
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# Students
5,418 Students
273,753 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202599126179
202493117172
202392123174
202295150185
202191147180
202086131171
201993138175
201894136172
2017107152180
2016101151178
201593146167
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% Average Students of Color
20%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202519%27%34%
202420%27%34%
202321%26%33%
202217%26%33%
202116%25%32%
202015%25%32%
201922%25%31%
201821%25%31%
201715%25%32%
201614%25%32%
201514%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
533 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202510:111:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202213:112:111:1
202113:112:111:1
202013:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202549%53%55%
202448%53%54%
202346%52%54%
202244%52%54%
202144%51%54%
202042%51%54%
201934%51%53%
201832%51%53%
201732%51%53%
201638%51%52%
201525%50%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025161515
2024151515
2023141515
2022141515
2021141415
2020131415
2019141415
2018141415
2017131415
2016141415
2015131415
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Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025161213
2024251112
2023251011
2022251011
2021191111
2020191111
2019191111
2018191111
2017191110
2016131010
201571010
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Average SAT score
1211
(Out of 1600)
1231

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025121112291233
2024121112221230
2023121112211228
2022121112261229
2021121112261229
2020116012211226
2019116012191226
2018125512131226
2017125512131233
2016159613321306
2015159612241258
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,099
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$5,099$14,956$15,012
2024$4,963$12,587$13,254
2023$4,863$12,103$12,626
2022$4,818$11,906$12,187
2021$4,753$11,950$11,800
2020$4,508$11,607$11,512
2019$4,424$11,350$11,293
2018$4,008$11,328$11,017
2017$3,473$11,058$10,708
2016$3,041$10,235$10,356
2015$3,086$9,938$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
43%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202543%45%34%
202441%44%34%
202338%44%34%
202239%43%33%
202138%43%33%
202037%42%32%
201935%40%31%
201833%39%30%
201730%38%30%
201633%37%29%
201530%34%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,089
$6,357

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$2,089$6,231$7,073
2024$3,768$6,078$6,930
2023$4,285$6,133$6,469
2022$4,285$6,153$6,289
2021$4,285$6,023$6,055
2020$4,285$6,001$5,921
2019$4,085$5,966$5,795
2018$4,085$6,003$5,456
2017$4,085$5,641$5,319
2016$5,113$5,050$5,105
2015$5,113$4,895$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202590%81%81%
202490%87%85%
202391%86%85%
202291%86%85%
202191%86%85%
202091%86%85%
201991%86%85%
201891%86%85%
201791%86%85%
201690%86%85%
201590%85%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.600.600.65
20240.590.590.65
20230.590.590.65
20220.550.590.64
20210.550.590.64
20200.550.580.64
20190.550.570.63
20180.550.570.63
20170.520.540.61
20160.510.540.61
20150.510.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
124 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20253%4%5%
20243%3%5%
20233%4%5%
20223%4%4%
20213%4%4%
20203%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20182%4%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
235 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20255%5%9%
20244%5%9%
20234%4%9%
20223%4%8%
20213%4%9%
20203%4%9%
20193%4%8%
20183%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
288 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20255%10%7%
20245%10%7%
20234%10%8%
20224%10%7%
20214%10%7%
20204%10%8%
20193%10%7%
20183%10%7%
20172%9%7%
20163%9%7%
20153%9%8%
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# White Students
2,841 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
54%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202553%58%52%
202455%59%52%
202354%59%52%
202260%60%54%
202160%60%54%
202060%61%54%
201958%61%56%
201858%61%56%
201761%64%58%
201663%64%58%
201564%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,812 Students
65,068 Students
% of Others Students
34%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearYork County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202534%23%26%
202433%23%26%
202335%23%25%
202230%22%25%
202130%22%25%
202030%22%24%
201933%22%24%
201834%21%23%
201733%21%22%
201630%21%22%
201529%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in York County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in York County, PA include York Catholic Middle & High School, Grace Academy, and St. Joseph School.
How many private schools are located in York County?
54 private schools are located in York County.
How much do private schools cost in York County?
The average tuition cost is $5,099, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
How diverse are private schools in York County?
York County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in York County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in York County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in York County?
61% of private schools in York County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?

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