York Country Day School

York Country Day School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1000 Indian Rock Dam Rd,  York, PA
4.3
5.0
272 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
100%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
54
Part Time Teachers
17
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
28
Reading
30
Science
28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
69.6%
Black
11.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.2%
Hispanic
7.6%
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School Rankings

#25 Best Private K12 Schools in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 26 Students
Penn State 21 Students
Temple University 14 Students
York College of Pennsylvania 14 Students
Lehigh University 12 Students
Syracuse University 11 Students
Bucknell University 11 Students
Drexel University 10 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 10 Students
Dickinson College 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 13 Students
Biology 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Marketing 7 Students
Chemistry 7 Students
Psychology 6 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Political Science and Government 5 Students
English 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 25 Reviews
5.0 Parent
3/7/2020
Both my kids have gone to YCDS since kindergarten. It is a great school! It has been very good for both of my kids. It would be nice if the school could add their own baseball and softball programs to athletics.
4.0 Alum
12/19/2019
I feel as though I was really prepared for the college application process when it was time for me to apply. Country Day was also super supportive of people trying to get involved with activities for their first time.
5.0 Senior
10/25/2019
I love YCDS. But, in my time here I think the major thing that needs to change is communication. Communication is very poor.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/26/2017
My children are very intelligent and like a challenge. I love to see them stretch, academically, athletically, musically etc. This school fits the bill for me. Has a nice family/community feel, great STEAM focus, new building with wonderful spaces. Truly feels more like a hip college campus! In part...
5.0 parent
9/25/2015
My granddaughter has been attending this school since age 3, I cannot imagine her going anywhere else. Her education and support of thereof has been wonderful. The teachers and staff here really care about the student AND his/her family.
5.0 parent
6/2/2015
My daughter has been at YCDS since preschool and will be entering 4th grade next year. She is supported and challenged in all aspects. The faculty and staff are awesome and innovative in their approach that promotes the love for learning. My child is confident and comfortable in taking on new experi...
5.0 parent
1/22/2014
My 15 year-old son spent5 months as an exchange student from Germany at YCDS. He loved this school, the teachers ,the other students .....! They all did a fantastic job . Thank you so much !

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