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Best Harrisburg Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 60,386 students in Harrisburg, PA (there are 32 private schools, serving 4,412 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Harrisburg, PA are Infinity Charter 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.
Harrisburg, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Harrisburg, PA (2026)

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: 59%
Rank: #22.
West Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7740 Manor Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3210
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Linglestown Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1044 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3211
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Paxtonia Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6135 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3202
Gr: K-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
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 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 703-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4520 Devonshire Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3201
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Gibbel Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-8585
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Central Dauphin Sr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
437 Piketown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 703-5360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Central Dauphin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4600 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Gr: 6-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Clearfield St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1990
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Paxtang Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3530 Rutherford St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1781
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Linglestown Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3060
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1414.
Lawnton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Franklin St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 558-9430
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Susquehanna Twp High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Chambers Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6450 Chambers Hill Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1655
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Oakmont Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Central Dauphin East Sr. High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
626 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 541-1662
Gr: 9-12 | 1,573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 Union Deposit Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 657-3204
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2020.
Tri-community Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Cypress St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9591
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2121.
Marshall Math Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Dauphin County Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-3170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2323.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Linglestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Gr: 3-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Central Dauphin East Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2525.
Swatara Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Highland St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Susquehanna Twp Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2828.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2451 Market St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Melrose School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2041 Berryhill St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1440
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Steelton-highspire Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Reynders Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3826
Gr: K-6 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3131.
Benjamin Franklin School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Cougar Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 North 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-4325
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #3333.
Scott At Lincoln School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4560
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Steelton-highspire High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Reynders Ave.
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3809
Gr: 7-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3535.
Downey School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1313 Monroe St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-1240
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Harrisburg, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Harrisburg, PA include Infinity Charter School, West Hanover Elementary School and Linglestown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harrisburg?
43 public schools are located in Harrisburg.
What percentage of students in Harrisburg go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Harrisburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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