Excellent
#7 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 1% of private schools
York Country Day School
School
1000 INDIAN ROCK DAM RD, York, PA 17403
Enrollment
279
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
9.0
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
279
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
9.0
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#7 of 873
In York
#1 of 11
public schools
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York Country Day School
School in York · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About York Country Day School
York Country Day School is a private school in York, PA. York Country Day School serves approximately 279 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. York Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 9.0 · Excellent
- PA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 5.4:1 students to teachers, York Country Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
York Country Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow York Country Day School compares to 39 public schools serving similar grades in York, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| York Country Day School (this school) | 9.0 |
| Indian Rock El Sch | 7.5 |
| McKinley Sch | 5.8 |
| Lincoln CS | 2.4 |
| William Penn SHS | 4.2 |
| Crispus Attucks CS | 3.2 |
| Jackson Sch | 5.1 |
| West York Area MS | 4.3 |
| Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy | 7.5 |
| West York Area HS | 6.6 |
| York Academy Regional CS | 6.9 |
| Ferguson Sch | 4.4 |
| Hannah Penn | 6.2 |
| Lincolnway El Sch | 5.7 |
| Devers Sch | 4.6 |
| Goode Sch | 5.3 |
| Leaders Heights El Sch | 7.7 |
| Valley View El Sch | 6.7 |
| York Suburban SHS | 7.7 |
| Davis Sch | 4.3 |
| York County School of Technology | 7.1 |
Showing 20 of 39 schools. View all schools in York
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1000 INDIAN ROCK DAM RD, York, PA 17403
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering York Country Day School may also want to explore other schools in the area. LOGOS ACADEMY (rated 7.9/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is KEYSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - YORK (rated 7.9/10, 2.0 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, York Academy Regional CS (rated 6.9/10, 1.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in York, see our York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rock El Sch York | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| GRACE WORDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY York | 0.9 mi | — |
| Lincoln CS York | 1.1 mi | 2.4 |
| McKinley Sch York | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| LOGOS ACADEMY York | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| William Penn SHS York | 1.4 mi | 4.2 |
| HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL York | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy York | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Crispus Attucks CS York | 1.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Ferguson Sch York | 1.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Jackson Sch York | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| West York Area MS York | 1.7 mi | 4.3 |
| York Academy Regional CS York | 1.8 mi | 6.9 |
| West York Area HS York | 1.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Hannah Penn York | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| KEYSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - YORK York | 2.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Devers Sch York | 2.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Goode Sch York | 2.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Leaders Heights El Sch York | 2.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Lincolnway El Sch York | 2.2 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 17403 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,233
Median Home Value
$206,900
Median Rent
$1,072/mo
Population
40,272
College Educated
31.8%
Homeownership
63.1%
Avg Commute
23.2 min
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Median Age
38.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Pittsburgh, PA | 9.1 |
| ELLIS SCHOOL Pittsburgh, PA | 8.8 |
| BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bethlehem, PA | 8.7 |
| CALVARY BAPTIST SCHOOL Lansdale, PA | 8.6 |
| HARRISBURG ACADEMY Wormleysburg, PA | 8.6 |
| CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF YORK York, PA | 8.4 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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