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Best York Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,691 students in York, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in York, PA are York Academy Regional Charter School and Lincoln Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York, PA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in York have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in York, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
York Academy Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
32 West North Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
Gr: K-12 | 1,009 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
559 W King Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 699-1573
Gr: K-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Crispus Attucks Charter School
Charter School
605 S Duke Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 848-3610
Gr: 12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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York, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School (Closed 2013)
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Gr: 5-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Helen Thackston Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
625 East Philadelphia St.
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
Gr: 5-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Lindbergh Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
329 South Lindbergh Ave
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Loucks Elementary School (Closed 2016)
1381 W Poplar St
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
Gr: K-1 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
New Hope Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
459 W. King St.
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4046
Gr: 5-12
York County High School (Closed 2012)
300 East 7th Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in York, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in York, PA include York Academy Regional Charter School and Lincoln Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in York?
3 public charter schools are located in York.
What is the racial composition of students in York?
York public charter schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in York are often viewed compared to one another?

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