York Catholic Middle & High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 608 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,400
Acceptance rate: 95%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

York Catholic Middle & High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	York Catholic Middle & High School
7	88
8	115
9	122
10	101
11	85
12	97

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Year Founded

1928

Colors

Green, Gold

School Calendar

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Campus Size

33 acres

Student Body

Total Students

608 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

46 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

7 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,400

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Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

95%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

Ice HockeyLacrosse

SoccerSoftball

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

School Notes

York Catholic High School is an accredited, co-educational institution operated by the Diocese of Harrisburg for students in grades seven through twelve, residing in York County and surrounding areas.
We base both our curriculum and our extra-curricular activities on the Gospel values of Jesus Christ as articulated in the Roman Catholic tradition.
We strive to provide a safe, family-oriented environment that will encourage sound academics and respect for self and others.
We encourage and challenge all students to develop a mature, faith-filled and moral vision of themselves and their world by nurturing the spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional and physical needs.

School Mascot: Fighting Irish

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jeff Merritt - Named a 2024 Pennsylvania State University Alumni Fellow -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does York Catholic Middle & High School cost?

York Catholic Middle & High School's tuition is approximately $8,400 for private students.

What schools are York Catholic Middle & High School often compared to?

York Catholic Middle & High School is often viewed alongside schools like York Country Day School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of York Catholic Middle & High School?

The acceptance rate of York Catholic Middle & High School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

Who are famous alumni from York Catholic Middle & High School?

York Catholic Middle & High School famous alumni include: Jeff Merritt - Named a 2024 Pennsylvania State University Alumni Fellow.

What sports does York Catholic Middle & High School offer?

York Catholic Middle & High School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. York Catholic Middle & High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is York Catholic Middle & High School's ranking?

York Catholic Middle & High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for York Catholic Middle & High School?

The application deadline for York Catholic Middle & High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in York, PA is $5,481 for elementary schools and $4,583 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in York, PA is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).