Central York Sd School District
School District · York, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,452
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,452
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Central York Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Central York Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Central York HS
York · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Roundtown EL Sch
York · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stony Brook EL Sch
York · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#409 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,452
$1,688 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
5,554 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Central York Sd ranks #409 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Central York Sd's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central York HS (7.4/10), Roundtown EL Sch (6.3/10), and Stony Brook EL Sch (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +19.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Central York Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Central York Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central York HS | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Roundtown EL Sch | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Stony Brook EL Sch | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Sinking Springs EL Sch | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Central York MS | 4.7 / 10 |
| 6 | North Hills EL Sch | 4.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Hayshire EL Sch | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Central York Sd
Central York Sd is a York, Pennsylvania school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 5,554 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $16,452 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Central York Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central York HS, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Central York Sd students show an average math proficiency of 56.4% and ELA proficiency of 68.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Central York Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central York Sd with test data.
Schools in Central York Sd
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- York
- Total Enrollment
- 5,554
- Teachers (FTE)
- 374
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central York Sd?
Central York Sd has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Central York Sd?
The average composite rating for Central York Sd is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Central York Sd?
Central York Sd spends $16,452 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Central York Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central York Sd is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central York Sd?
Central York HS is the highest-rated school in Central York Sd with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Central York Sd?
Across schools in Central York Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Central York Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Central York Sd has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania 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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