For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,729 students in 17404, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 17404, PA are Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy, Devers School and Ferguson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 17404 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 17404, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17404, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Grades: PK-8
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Devers School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Chanceford Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1210
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1210
Grades: PK-8
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Ferguson School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Newberry St
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344
Grades: PK-8
| 632 students
17404, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Grades: 5-8
| 642 students
1381 W Poplar St
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
Grades: K-1
| 257 students
300 East 7th Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 17404, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 17404, PA include Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy, Devers School and Ferguson School.
How many public preschools are located in 17404?
3 public preschools are located in 17404.
What is the racial composition of students in 17404?
17404 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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