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Top 5 Best 17111 Pennsylvania Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 8,108 students in 17111, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17111, PA are Rutherford Elementary School, Paxtang Elementary School and Lawnton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17111 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17111, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 17111, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Clearfield St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1990
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Paxtang Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3530 Rutherford St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1781
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Lawnton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Franklin St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 558-9430
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Chambers Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6450 Chambers Hill Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1655
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #55.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 Union Deposit Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 657-3204
Grades: K-5
| 676 students
Rank: #66.
Reach Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
750 East Park Drive, Suite 204
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 704-8437
Grades: K-12
| 6,146 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 17111, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17111, PA include Rutherford Elementary School, Paxtang Elementary School and Lawnton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17111?
6 public elementary schools are located in 17111.
What is the racial composition of students in 17111?
17111 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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