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
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

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
640
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 27 Students
Penn State 23 Students
York College of Pennsylvania 17 Students
Temple University 14 Students
Lehigh University 11 Students
Syracuse University 10 Students
Bucknell University 10 Students
Drexel University 9 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 9 Students
Dickinson College 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 14 Students
Business 13 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Chemistry 8 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Marketing 7 Students
Political Science and Government 6 Students
Sociology 6 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 26 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
4/5/2025
YCDS is a family. Everyone at school knows everyone. You know everyone by name, and you have friends in grades above and below you.
5.0 Parent
11/30/2022
York Country Day School is a great college prep school. The teachers really care and are super involved with the students. And with school class size being so intimate, you don't really go a day without someone asking about you and know what's going on.
5.0 Parent
8/27/2021
We are new parents to the school, thus far our experience has been very positive. The teachers clearly love their job and the children. The curriculum is engaging and fun. I would recommend this school to any parent.
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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York Country Day School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1000 Indian Rock Dam Rd in York, in the Grantley neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 272 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. York Country Day School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $166,049. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grace Words Christian Academy, Logos Academy, Keystone Christian Academy - York, and more. Learn more about what York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near York Country Day School.

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