For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,485 students in 17109, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17109, PA are Infinity Charter School, North Side Elementary School and Central Dauphin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17109 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17109, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17109, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Infinity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5405 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4520 Devonshire Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3201
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3201
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Central Dauphin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Gr: 6-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Oakmont Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Central Dauphin East Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Susquehanna Twp Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Gr: K-2 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 17109, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17109, PA include Infinity Charter School, North Side Elementary School and Central Dauphin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17109?
7 public elementary schools are located in 17109.
What is the racial composition of students in 17109?
17109 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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