What types of schools are available in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Pennsylvania›Dauphin County›Harrisburg

Best Schools in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Q: How many schools are in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

There are 39 schools in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving 57,915 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Harrisburg?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 39 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

57,915

Total Students

Across Harrisburg

14.4:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

39 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score0%

ELA Assessment Score0%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,343 students at Harrisburg Hs.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Cougar Academy

publichighK-12

1701 North 6Th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102

6500 Clearfield St, Harrisburg, PA 17111

4525 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111

Dauphin County Technical School

publichighGrade 9-12

6001 Locust Ln, Harrisburg, PA 17109

1313 Monroe St, Harrisburg, PA 17103

Marshall Math Science Academy

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

301 Hale Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17104

2537 N 5Th St, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Scott At Lincoln School

publicelementaryK-5

1601 State St, Harrisburg, PA 17103

1301 Sycamore St, Harrisburg, PA 17104

Benjamin Franklin Sch

publicelementaryPK-5

1205 N 6Th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110

6450 Chambers Hill Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111

2451 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17103

2041 Berryhill St, Harrisburg, PA 17104

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2900 N 6Th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

1842 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104

Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp

publichighGrade 9-12

215 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch

publicelementaryGrade 3-5

1910 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17110

3500 Elmerton Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17109

Sara Lindemuth El Sch

publicelementaryK-K2

1201 N Progress Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17109

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

801 Wood St, Harrisburg, PA 17109

1 2

Detailed Overview of Schools in Harrisburg

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is home to 39 schools serving over 57,915 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

There are 39 schools in Harrisburg, serving 57,915 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Harrisburg?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Harrisburg include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Harrisburg?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Harrisburg is 14.4:1.

Browse Schools by Level in Harrisburg

All Schools in Harrisburg Elementary Schools in Harrisburg Middle Schools in Harrisburg High Schools in Harrisburg All Schools in Pennsylvania Search All Schools