York Public Schools School District
School District · York, Maine
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,422
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,422
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Evaluating York Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge York Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
York Middle School
York · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
York High School
York · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Coastal Ridge Elementary
York · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#8 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,422
+$5,566 vs Maine median
District size
1,511 students
Typical than Maine median
The short answer
York Public Schools ranks #8 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. York Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are York Middle School (8.1/10), York High School (8.0/10), and Coastal Ridge Elementary (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in York Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | York Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | York High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Coastal Ridge Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About York Public Schools
York Public Schools is a York, Maine school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,511 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. The district invests $24,422 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, York Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is York Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, York Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 72.9% and ELA proficiency of 79.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in York Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in York Public Schools with test data.
Schools in York Public Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- York
- Total Enrollment
- 1,511
- Teachers (FTE)
- 159
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in York Public Schools?
York Public Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for York Public Schools?
The average composite rating for York Public Schools is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in York Public Schools?
York Public Schools spends $24,422 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in York Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in York Public Schools is 9.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in York Public Schools?
York Middle School is the highest-rated school in York Public Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in York Public Schools?
Across schools in York Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 79.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does York Public Schools compare to other districts in Maine?
York Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maine by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 79.1%
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Compare York Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Portland Public Schools (17)
- Bangor Public Schools (10)
- Rsu 17/msad 17 (10)
- Auburn Public Schools (8)
- Lewiston Public Schools (8)
- Rsu 03/msad 03 (8)
- Rsu 06/msad 06 (8)
- Rsu 54/msad 54 (8)
- Rsu 18 (8)
- Rsu 09 (8)
- Augusta Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7)
- South Portland Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- Rsu 01 - Lkrsu (7)
- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Biddeford Public Schools (6)
- Sanford Public Schools (6)
- Scarborough Public Schools (6)
- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
- Rsu 79/msad 01 (6)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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