York is a small school with a distinctive campus culture, exceptional faculty, and a rigorous academic program. In the inclusive Episcopal school tradition, we recognize the dignity of all human beings and welcome our students’ diverse talents, viewpoints, and faiths. We’ve found that our small school community helps develop personal responsibility and concern for others.

We believe that students learn best
when they are members of a compassionate,
inclusive, and respectful community.

York is a safe place for students to be themselves. We encourage our students to question and collaborate in an atmosphere of trust.

Our students come from a broad range of economic and ethnic backgrounds. We are committed to maintaining our diverse community through strong financial aid and outreach programs.

We think students should be excited
about academics, athletics, and the arts.

We celebrate a life of the mind and academic achievement. As ongoing learners our teachers inspire a lifetime of inquiry, creativity, and meaning.

We recognize that students learn in different ways. A goal of a York education is to learn how to learn. We ask our students complex questions and challenge them to solve problems that require precise thinking and working with others.

York provides a diverse, competitive, and inclusive athletic program that emphasizes teamwork, fitness, and a healthy balance between academics and athletics. All sports are open to each student—everyone at York can make the team.

All students, regardless of experience level, are invited to actively explore the worlds of theatre, music and the visual arts in our extensive fine arts program. Exceptionally talented students also find many rich opportunities to be challenged and grow at York.

We’re optimistic about the role
York students will play in our rapidly
changing and increasingly global society.

We immerse students in foreign languages and cultures in the classroom and provide opportunities for travel and exchange.

One of our future’s greatest challenges is environmental sustainability. We teach, live, and build green.

We stress the importance of technology and information literacy, preparing students for the digital world. We teach our students to be creative producers and wise consumers of information.

We prepare our students to be leaders in an exciting future, meeting global challenges with confidence and compassion.