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.

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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

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

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 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 29,320 students at Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Central Dauphin East Shs

publichighGrade 9-12

626 Rutherford Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109

Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs

charter schoolhighK-12

One Innovation Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110

charter schoolmiddleK-8

5405 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109

Capital Area School For The Arts Cs

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

150 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17101

charter schoolhighK-12

750 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111

Pennsylvania Steam Academy Cs

charter schoolelementaryK-5

1500 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102

Central Dauphin East Ms

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

628 Rutherford Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4600 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109

437 Piketown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112

1044 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112

Sylvan Heights Science Cs

charter schoolelementaryK-4

915 S 13Th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104

4520 Devonshire Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109

6135 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112

4400 Franklin St, Harrisburg, PA 17111

400 Gibbel Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112

3530 Rutherford St, Harrisburg, PA 17111

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1200 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112

7740 Manor Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17112

100 Oakmont Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109

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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 →

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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.

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