York Public Library · Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainYork’s public schools outscore 63% of Nebraska districts
Math proficiency in York’s districts is 53%, above the Nebraska average (46%). 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 Nebraska, not nationally.
From Nebraska state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 49% and math 53% in spring 2022, against 47% and 46% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,247 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is York Middle School, then York High School. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School (private) and St. Joseph Catholic School (private) are 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
B: better than 63% of Nebraska school districts, #24 of 57 Nebraska towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Nebraska average; graduation is 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 · depends on your address
York Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 615 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Preschool Learning Academy
Grades PK · 178 students
Kindergarten in York
York Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 615 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in York
York High School
Grades 9–12 · 498 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in York
York High School
Grades 9–12 · 498 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in York
York High School
Grades 9–12 · 498 students · 17:1 students per teacher
York’s public schools are run by York Public Schools. 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.
Above the state in reading
York vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share York’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| York | B | York |
Every school in York
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nebraska’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about York’s schools
Are York’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Nebraska: the public schools York children attend outscore 63% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #24 of 57 Nebraska towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 63%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is York in?
York Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,598 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 a B−.
What is York’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in York Public Schools graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska.
How much does York spend per student?
$13,247 in York Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in York?
Yes: Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School (religious, grades K–8, 127 students) and St. Joseph Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 106 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 Nebraska. Stars are from neighbors.