YSCP Charter School has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report Rankings for its excellence in education:

#9 in Pennsylvania Charter Elementary Schools
#7 in Pennsylvania Charter Middle Schools

These rankings reflect the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our incredible staff, students, and families. Together, we continue to c

YSCP Charter School has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report Rankings for its excellence in education:

#9 in Pennsylvania Charter Elementary Schools
#7 in Pennsylvania Charter Middle Schools

These rankings reflect the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our incredible staff, students, and families. Together, we continue to create a learning environment where excellence thrives, and our students shine. For more information please visit: US News & World Report Rankings

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YSCP Charter School is ranked #660 in Pennsylvania Elementary Schools and ranked #144 in Pennsylvania Middle Schools. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare their students for high school. Read more about how we rank the Best Elementary Schools and Best Middle Schools.

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YSCP Charter School has been voted:

Gold Best Elementary School

Gold Best Middle School

by Centre County Favorites for 2024!

This incredible achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of our entire community—students, parents, teachers, and staff.

Check out the full list of winners here and read more in the magazine

Welcome to YSCP!

WHY YSCP

Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School is a tuition-free K-8 grade public school, focuses on teaching students to be life-long learners and preparing them for a global economy. The school offers a rigorous curriculum in a fun and interactive environment, emphasizing world cultures. YSCP has received Keystone Achievement Awards from the Pennsylvania Department of Education every year since opening. Students attend from 12 area school districts.

Extended Day Program

For less than $5 a week, students can stay until 5:15 pm after school and participate in up to two clubs a day from a list of more than 40 various clubs. These include sports, art & music programs, scouts, dance, cooking, languages, homework, and many other clubs. Send an email to fadale@yscp.org for more info.

Belonging Statement

We include, respect, treat fairly, and equally value people of all different ethnic backgrounds, races, religions, disabilities, gender, sexual orientation, and ideals. At YSCP, we respect others perspectives and do not approve of any hatred and discrimination. As an IB World School, we emphasize collaboration, individuality, equity, and inclusion.

~tuition-free* | serving k-8 | IB world school~