On behalf of the entire York community, thank you for your interest in our school.
We are delighted to welcome you to our community, and our website is a great place to start exploring all that York offers.
We are a vibrant community comprised of bright, kind, curious, and driven students as well as a dedicated, supportive faculty and staff.
From inspiring classes, leadership opportunities, and global adventures, to competitive sports, vibrant arts, spirit days, and clubs, York will inspire you to discover more about the world, others, and yourself. We believe that students learn best when they are members of a compassionate, inclusive, and respectful community.
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion while we encourage personal responsibility and concern for others.
We encourage our students to explore and collaborate in a joyful atmosphere of mutual respect. We prepare our students to be positive, productive leaders in an exciting future, meeting global challenges with confidence, creativity, and compassion. York attracts students from dozens of middle school, charter school, and homeschool programs throughout Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties and around the world.
To support our well-rounded community, a strong need-based tuition assistance program helps approximately 50% of our students, more than twice the national average for independent schools. Virtually experience our campus here https://www.york.org/admission/campus-tour or book a personalized on-campus or virtual tour here: Visit York .
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Yearly Tuition: $39,920
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
York School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
all
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
188 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1380
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Teen Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,920
% on Financial Aid
60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$22,829
Admissions Director
Chris Wilcox
Admissions Associate
Tracie Lizama
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Honor Societies, Junior State of America, Model UN, Robotics Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Choir, Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Theater Program, Vocal Jazz
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Wilderness Clubs
Honor Societies, Junior State of America, Model UN, Robotics Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Choir, Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Theater Program, Vocal Jazz
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Wilderness Clubs
School Notes
What sets York apart
AN EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Great teachers and innovative learning programshelp creative and intellectually curious students develop academic knowledge and confidence. They get the kind of individual attention, support, and mentoring relationships that help them become their best selves.
A WELCOMING COMMUNITY
Our distinctive community, built on a foundation of honesty, respect, and responsibility, embraces students with diverse talents and backgrounds, helping them discover new things about themselves and the world around them.
Since 1959, York has built a tradition of academic rigor combined with innovative thinking. With 225 students in grades 8-12, York is small enough to know each student well and large enough to provide a wide range of opportunities and a chance to learn from classmates who come from very different backgrounds.
STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM YORK WITH:
AN EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Great teachers and innovative learning programshelp creative and intellectually curious students develop academic knowledge and confidence. They get the kind of individual attention, support, and mentoring relationships that help them become their best selves.
A WELCOMING COMMUNITY
Our distinctive community, built on a foundation of honesty, respect, and responsibility, embraces students with diverse talents and backgrounds, helping them discover new things about themselves and the world around them.
Since 1959, York has built a tradition of academic rigor combined with innovative thinking. With 225 students in grades 8-12, York is small enough to know each student well and large enough to provide a wide range of opportunities and a chance to learn from classmates who come from very different backgrounds.
STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM YORK WITH:
- intellectual curiosity
- a capacity for inquiry and analysis
- strong writing and public presentation skills
- an appreciation of the arts and creative expression
- a respect for diversity and different points of view
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does York School cost?
York School's tuition is approximately $39,920 for private students.
What schools are York School often compared to?
York School is often viewed alongside schools like Stevenson School - Pebble Beach Campus by visitors of our site.
What sports does York School offer?
York School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo and Weightlifting. York School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is York School's ranking?
York School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for York School?
The application deadline for York School is Feb. 1.
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The nearest high school to York School is Monterey Bay Christian School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Peninsula Adventist School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool (1.4 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 6/20/2014
York School is one of the greatest prep schools in the US. I attended Santa Catalina and transferred to York and the academics were far superior in the latter. Proceeding with planned curriculum, I discovered that I had been lacking a real education in science and math which I had always received top marks in at Catalina. York aided me in catching up in a supportive environment with incredible classmates. College academics were easy for us Yorkies because we had been prepared. 10 years later and York Alumni is still impressively successful. My classmates include Harvard law graduates, doctors, Wall Street investment bankers and professors. We are still close and remember our years at York with complete fondness!
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