For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,857 students in 17403, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 17403, PA are Mckinley School, Goode School and Davis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 17403 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17403, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17403, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Manor St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1312
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1312
Grades: PK-8
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Goode School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 N Broad St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1314
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1314
Grades: PK-8
| 616 students
Rank: #33.
Davis School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Ogontz St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1246
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1246
Grades: PK-8
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
177 E Jackson St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1223
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1223
Grades: PK-8
| 488 students
Rank: #55.
Hannah Penn
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Boundary Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1256
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1256
Grades: PK-8
| 662 students
17403, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Helen Thackston Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
625 East Philadelphia St.
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
Grades: 5-12
| 497 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 17403, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 17403, PA include Mckinley School, Goode School and Davis School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17403?
5 public middle schools are located in 17403.
What is the racial composition of students in 17403?
17403 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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