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Best 17402 Pennsylvania Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 727 students in 17402, PA.
The top ranked private preschools in 17402, PA include Grace Academy and St. Joseph School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
38% of private preschools in 17402, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked 17402 Pennsylvania Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Academy
Grace Academy Photo - Children love to climb up the "Mountain Climber" in our playground!
(Christian)
(5)
3930 Farm Drive
York, PA 17402
(717) 430-6085
Gr: NS-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
2945 Kingston Rd
York, PA 17402
(717) 755-1797
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1st Church Of Brethren Cdc
Daycare / Preschool (Brethren)
2710 Kingston Road
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-6390
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Children First Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
215 Saint Charles Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-5426
Gr: NS | 51 students
East York KinderCare
East York KinderCare Photo - East York KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
120 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 755-2821
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
88 Theater Lane
York, PA 17402
(717) 840-2522
Gr: NS-K
The Montessori Children's House Of York
The Montessori Children's House Of York Photo - The Montessori Children's House of York educates students beginning at age 3. Founded in 1977, it is York County's oldest Montessori primary school, and the county's only Montessori elementary and adolescent program. Tours are available daily.
Montessori School
(2)
3417 E Market St
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-1331
Gr: NS-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Small Steps Daycare School
Daycare / Preschool
1050 Plymouth Rd
York, PA 17402
(717) 840-1530
Gr: K | 77 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 17402 Pennsylvania

17402, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2580 Mount Rose Ave
York, PA 17402
(717) 755-4779
Gr: K-7 | 111 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in 17402, PA?
The top ranked private preschools in 17402, PA include Grace Academy and St. Joseph School.
How many private preschools are located in 17402?
8 private preschools are located in 17402.
How diverse are private preschools in 17402?
17402 private preschools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in 17402?
38% of private preschools in 17402 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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