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Best Harrisburg Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 54,881 students in Harrisburg, PA (there are , serving 4,909 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, PA are Infinity Charter School, West Hanover Elementary School and Linglestown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Harrisburg, PA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Infinity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5405 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
West Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7740 Manor Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3210
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Linglestown Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1044 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3211
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Paxtonia Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6135 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3202
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
150 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 703-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4520 Devonshire Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3201
Gr: K-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Gibbel Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-8585
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Central Dauphin Sr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
437 Piketown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 703-5360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,998 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Central Dauphin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4600 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Clearfield St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1990
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Paxtang Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3530 Rutherford St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1781
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Linglestown Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3060
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1414.
Lawnton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Franklin St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 558-9430
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Susquehanna Twp High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Gr: 9-12 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
One Innovation Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 710-3300
Gr: K-12 | 23,589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Chambers Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6450 Chambers Hill Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1655
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Oakmont Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1919.
Central Dauphin East Sr. High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
626 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 541-1662
Gr: 9-12 | 1,596 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 Union Deposit Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 657-3204
Gr: K-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
Tri-community Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Cypress St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9591
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2222.
Marshall Math Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Gr: 5-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 76:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Dauphin County Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-3170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2424.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Linglestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Gr: 3-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2525.
Central Dauphin East Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2626.
Swatara Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Highland St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2727.
Reach Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
750 East Park Drive, Suite 204
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 704-8437
Gr: K-12 | 6,146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2828.
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
915 S 13th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 232-9220
Gr: K-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Susquehanna Twp Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3030.
Premier Arts And Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 North 17th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 234-3200
Gr: K-3 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2451 Market St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,333 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Melrose School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2041 Berryhill St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1440
Gr: K-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Steelton-highspire Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Reynders Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3826
Gr: K-6 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3434.
Benjamin Franklin School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Cougar Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4325
Gr: K-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Acts @ William Penn School (Closed 2011)
2915 North Third St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-0400
Gr: 4-12
Anna L Carter Kdg Center (Closed 2011)
1201 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Gr: K
Ben Franklin School (Closed 2006)
1206 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1201
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Camp Curtin School (Closed 2014)
2900 North 6th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Career Technology Academy (Closed 2011)
2915 North Third St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4350
Gr: 9-12
Fishing Creek Valley Elementary School (Closed 2004)
1524 Pine Tree Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 469-0618
Gr: K-6 | 232 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Hamilton School (Closed 2012)
1701 North 6th St
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1320
Gr: K-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Harrisburg Polytechnic Prepara (Closed 2023)
1842 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Gr: K-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Marshall School (Closed 2014)
301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Penn Data Sp Ed Enrollments A (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
333 Market Street, 14th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126
(717) 778-2644
Gr: PK-12 | 7,270 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Penn Data Sp Ed Enrollments B (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
333 Market Street, 14th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126
(717) 778-2644
Gr: K-12 | 7,257 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Riverside School (Closed 2005)
3219 Green St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1480
Gr: 2-8 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Ronald H Brown Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
279 Boas Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-7696
Gr: K-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Shimmell School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
548 South 17th St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1520
Gr: 2-12
Steele School (Closed 2011)
2537 North 5th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1560
Gr: PK-6
William Penn Acts School (Closed 2008)
2915 N 3rd St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-0400
Gr: 4-12 | 870 students Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, PA include Infinity Charter School, West Hanover Elementary School and Linglestown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harrisburg?
44 public schools are located in Harrisburg.
What percentage of students in Harrisburg go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Harrisburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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