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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 17402


At a glance
6
Schools
2,441
Students
4
Districts
Top rankedEast York Elementary School294th of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools
Biggest riser
East York Elementary School up 95 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Locust Grove Elementary School 11.8 students per teacher
Summary:

The 17402 zip code area is home to 6 elementary schools across 4 different school districts, providing a diverse range of educational options for families. The schools in this area generally perform above the state average in both Math and English Language Arts, with several standout institutions like East York Elementary School and Yorkshire Elementary School consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

The York Suburban School District stands out in the region, with its two elementary schools, East York Elementary and Yorkshire Elementary, demonstrating exceptional academic performance. In contrast, there is a noticeable gap in performance between the Dallastown Area School District and the Red Lion Area School District, with Dallastown schools generally outperforming their Red Lion counterparts.

While the schools in the 17402 zip code area serve student populations with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the range of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, many of the schools are able to maintain strong academic outcomes despite these challenges. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics, such as teaching methods, curriculum, and school leadership, play a significant role in shaping the educational landscape in this region.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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