For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 163 students in 17103, PA.
The top ranked public charter school in 17103, PA is Premier Arts And Science Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 17103 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 17103, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 17103, PA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Premier Arts And Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 North 17th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 234-3200
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 234-3200
Grades: K-3
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 17103, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 17103, PA include Premier Arts And Science Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 17103?
1 public charter schools are located in 17103.
What is the racial composition of students in 17103?
17103 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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