For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,711 students in 17401, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 17401 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17401, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17401, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
York Academy Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32 West North Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
Gr: K-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 W King Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 699-1573
York, PA 17401
(717) 699-1573
Gr: K-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 17401, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17401, PA include York Academy Regional Charter School and Lincoln Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17401?
2 public elementary schools are located in 17401.
What is the racial composition of students in 17401?
17401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.