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Best Harrisburg Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 30,810 students in Harrisburg, PA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Harrisburg, PA are Infinity Charter School, Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School and Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, PA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: n/an/a
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
1500 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 991-4334
Gr: K-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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 charter schools in Harrisburg, PA?
How many public charter schools are located in Harrisburg?
7 public charter schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public charter schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Harrisburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Harrisburg include: Reach Cyber Charter School vs. Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School

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