For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,375 students in 17404, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 17404, PA are West York Area Middle School, Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy and Devers School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 17404 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17404, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17404, PA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West York Area Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-1671
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-1671
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
17404, Pennsylvania 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Gr: 5-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1381 W Poplar St
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
Gr: K-1 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
300 East 7th Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 17404, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 17404, PA include West York Area Middle School, Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy and Devers School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17404?
4 public middle schools are located in 17404.
What is the racial composition of students in 17404?
17404 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% 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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