Old York Gaol · Public domainYork’s public schools outscore 90% of Maine districts
94% of students in York’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Maine average (82%). The grade covers the public school district serving York, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Maine, not nationally.
From Maine state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
York’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 88 Maine towns with household incomes within a quarter of York’s, its schools beat 82%, lower than their 90% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 94% and math 94% in spring 2022, against 84% and 82% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $26,764 per student, against $20,630 across Maine (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 2 the district’s path is Coastal Ridge Elementary, then York Middle School, then York High School. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Brixham Montessori Friends School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind York’s grade
A: better than 90% of Maine school districts, #12 of 142 Maine towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Maine average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve York, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in York
Village Elementary School-York
Grades PK–1 · 226 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in York
Village Elementary School-York
Grades PK–1 · 226 students · 9:1 students per teacher
1st grade in York
Village Elementary School-York
Grades PK–1 · 226 students · 9:1 students per teacher
10th grade in York
York High School
Grades 9–12 · 498 students · 10:1 students per teacher
11th grade in York
York High School
Grades 9–12 · 498 students · 10:1 students per teacher
12th grade in York
York High School
Grades 9–12 · 498 students · 10:1 students per teacher
York’s public schools are run by York. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
York vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Maine towns that share York’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| York | A | York |
| Kittery | B | Kittery |
| Eliot | A− | School Administrative District 35 |
| Ogunquit | A | Wells-Ogunquit |
| South Berwick | A− | School Administrative District 35 |
Every school in York
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Maine’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about York’s schools
Are York’s schools good?
By Maine’s own tests, yes: the public schools York children attend outscore 90% of Maine’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #12 of 142 Maine towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is York in?
York, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,538 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do York kids go to high school?
York High School, with 498 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is York’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in York graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine.
How much does York spend per student?
$26,764 in York (FY2024), against $20,630 across Maine. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in York?
Yes: Brixham Montessori Friends School (nonsectarian, grades PK–3, 57 students).
Parents talk
What York families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near York → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Maine. Stars are from neighbors.