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York Country Day School

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York, PA · K–12

Last verified August 20, 2026

1000 Indian Rock Dam Rd, 17403 · (717) 815-6700

www.ycds.org

Enrollment

279

Student:teacher

5:1

Published tuition

Not listed

Application fee

$35

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Head of school

Doug Key

Head of School

Doug Key will become Head of School effective July 1, 2025, succeeding Dr. Christine Heine. He previously served as Head of School at York School in Monterey, California, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in independent schools.

Curriculum & special classes

The school offers a student-centered educational approach with an intentional and dynamic curriculum incorporating project-based learning. It emphasizes academic, artistic, and athletic passions, supported by cross-divisional experiences and diverse learning opportunities.

STEAM program
Service Learning program
Capstone 5812 program
Wellness program
College Connect program

Financial aid

The Financial Aid program offers grants ranging from 10% to 90% of tuition, with an average of 40%, to make a York Country Day education accessible. Applying for financial aid does not affect a child's chances of admission.

Application fee: $35

Before & after school care

Before school

Safe and constructive before school care.

After school

A wide range of after-school enrichment opportunities for PreK-8th grade students, including sports (soccer, tennis, basketball), Joyful Yoga, Lower School Art, and FIRST Lego League Robotic Programs (Jr. FLL Builders Club, FLL Teams, FIRST Tech Challenge).

Cost

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Admissions

The admissions process is designed for both the applicant and the admissions committee to learn about one another. Applicants spend time in classrooms to learn about academic expectations, social environment, and community atmosphere. The admissions committee reviews each applicant's file, evaluating academic ability and potential to contribute to the school community to admit students who will be personally successful and positively impact the school.

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Acceptance rate

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Application fee

$35

What they ask for: Application, application fee ($35), teacher recommendation(s) (general for Lower School; Math and English for Middle/Upper School), copies of educational testing (if any), and a class day visit.

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