Excellent
#7 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 1% of private schools
York Country Day School
School · York, PA
A private school in York, PA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1000 INDIAN ROCK DAM RD, York, PA 17403
- 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
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Where York Country Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,417/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,233
Median home value
$206,900
Median rent
$1,072/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logos AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| York Academy Regional CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,009 | Compare → |
| Keystone Christian Academy - YorkPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–11 | 2.0 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Tidings of Peace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
York Country Day School is listed in York, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About York Country Day School
York Country Day School is a private school in York, PA, serving approximately 279 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about York Country Day School
What grades does York Country Day School serve?
York Country Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend York Country Day School?
York Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Country Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at York Country Day School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does York Country Day School rank in PA?
York Country Day School ranks #7 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is York Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
York Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is York Country Day School a private school?
Yes, York Country Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is York Country Day School a religious school?
No, York Country Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Phone
- (717) 815-6700
- Area population (ZIP 17403)
- 40,272
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17403; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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