Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0York Township’s public schools outscore 75% of Pennsylvania districts
On the state math tests, 46% of York Township’s students scored proficient, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving York Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% 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 Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 64% and math 46% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,146 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Dallastown Area MS, then Dallastown Area SHS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
High Road School of York (private) and High Road School of Southern York (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 Township’s grade
A−: better than 75% of Pennsylvania school districts, #362 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania 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 Township, with each school’s own grade.
4th grade in York Township
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
Grades 4–6 · 1,519 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in York
5th grade in York Township
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
Grades 4–6 · 1,519 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in York
6th grade in York Township
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
Grades 4–6 · 1,519 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in York
7th grade in York Township
Dallastown Area MS
Grades 7–8 · 1,014 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Dallastown
8th grade in York Township
Dallastown Area MS
Grades 7–8 · 1,014 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Dallastown
9th grade in York Township
Dallastown Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 2,046 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Dallastown
10th grade in York Township
Dallastown Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 2,046 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Dallastown
11th grade in York Township
Dallastown Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 2,046 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Dallastown
12th grade in York Township
Dallastown Area SHS
Grades 9–12 · 2,046 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Dallastown
York Township’s public schools are run by Dallastown Area School District, which also serves Dallastown, Jacobus, Loganville and Springfield and others. 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 Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share York Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| York Township | A− | Dallastown Area |
| Springfield | A− | Dallastown Area |
| North Hopewell | C | Red Lion Area |
| North Codorus | A− | Spring Grove Area |
| Red Lion | C | Red Lion Area |
| Spring Garden | B+ | York Suburban |
| Windsor | C | Red Lion Area |
| Springettsbury | B | Central York K–12 · York Suburban K–12 |
Every school in York Township
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about York Township’s schools
Are York Township’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools York Township children attend outscore 75% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #362 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 76%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is York Township in?
Dallastown Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 6,332 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do York Township kids go to high school?
Dallastown Area SHS in Dallastown, with 2,046 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is York Township’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Dallastown Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does York Township spend per student?
$17,146 in Dallastown Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in York Township?
Yes: High Road School of York (special education, grades 2–12, 47 students) and High Road School of Southern York (special education, grades K–12, 32 students).
Parents talk
What York Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near York Township → 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 Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.