For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,906 students in 17112, PA (there are , serving 1,149 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 17112, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17112, PA are Central Dauphin Sr. High 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.
Public schools in zipcode 17112 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17112, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17112, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Dauphin Sr. High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
437 Piketown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 703-5360
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 703-5360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,998 students
Rank: #22.
West Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7740 Manor Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3210
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3210
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #33.
Linglestown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1044 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3211
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3211
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #44.
Paxtonia Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6135 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3202
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3202
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Gibbel Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-8585
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-8585
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
Linglestown Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3060
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3060
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
17112, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1524 Pine Tree Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 469-0618
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 469-0618
Grades: K-6
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17112, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17112, PA include Central Dauphin Sr. High School, West Hanover Elementary School and Linglestown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17112?
6 public schools are located in 17112.
What percentage of students in 17112 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 17112 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17112?
17112 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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