For the 2025 school year, there are 36 public elementary schools serving 46,899 students in Harrisburg, PA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harrisburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Infinity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5405 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
West Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7740 Manor Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3210
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3210
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #33.
Linglestown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1044 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3211
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3211
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #44.
Paxtonia Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6135 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3202
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3202
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Gibbel Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-8585
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-8585
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4520 Devonshire Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3201
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3201
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: #77.
Central Dauphin Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Rank: #88.
Linglestown Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3060
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3060
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Rank: #99.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Clearfield St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1990
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1990
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1010.
Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Innovation Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 710-3300
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 710-3300
Grades: K-12
| 23,589 students
Rank: #1111.
Paxtang Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Rutherford St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1781
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1781
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1212.
Lawnton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Franklin St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 558-9430
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 558-9430
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #1313.
Chambers Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6450 Chambers Hill Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1655
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1655
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #1414.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4525 Union Deposit Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 657-3204
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 657-3204
Grades: K-5
| 676 students
Rank: #1515.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Oakmont Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1616.
Central Dauphin East Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #1717.
Marshall Math Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 380 students
Rank: #1818.
Tri-community Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Cypress St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9591
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9591
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1919.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Linglestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Grades: 3-5
| 801 students
Rank: #2020.
Swatara Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Highland St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #2121.
Reach Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 East Park Drive, Suite 204
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 704-8437
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 704-8437
Grades: K-12
| 6,146 students
Rank: #2222.
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 S 13th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 232-9220
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 232-9220
Grades: K-4
| 209 students
Rank: #2323.
Susquehanna Twp Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #2424.
Melrose School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2041 Berryhill St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1440
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1440
Grades: K-5
| 605 students
Rank: #2525.
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
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Benjamin Franklin School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Steelton-highspire Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Reynders Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3826
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3826
Grades: K-6
| 759 students
Rank: #2828.
Scott School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4560
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4560
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2929.
Cougar Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4325
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4325
Grades: K-12
| 322 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Downey School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1313 Monroe St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-1240
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-1240
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Foose School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Sycamore St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1280
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1280
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Marshall Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Grades: 5-8
| 73 students
Rank: #3333.
Rowland Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1842 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #3434.
Camp Curtin Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
1500 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 991-4334
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 991-4334
Grades: K-4
| 279 students
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2915 North Third St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-0400
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-0400
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
1201 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Grades: K
| n/a students
1206 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1201
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1201
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
2900 North 6th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200
Grades: PK-8
| 683 students
2915 North Third St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4350
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4350
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1524 Pine Tree Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 469-0618
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 469-0618
Grades: K-6
| 232 students
1701 North 6th St
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1320
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1320
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
1842 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Grades: K-8
| 700 students
301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Grades: PK-8
| 461 students
Penn Data Sp Ed Enrollments A (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
333 Market Street, 14th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126
(717) 778-2644
Harrisburg, PA 17126
(717) 778-2644
Grades: PK-12
| 7,270 students
Penn Data Sp Ed Enrollments B (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
333 Market Street, 14th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126
(717) 778-2644
Harrisburg, PA 17126
(717) 778-2644
Grades: K-12
| 7,257 students
3219 Green St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1480
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1480
Grades: 2-8
| 108 students
Ronald H Brown Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
279 Boas Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-7696
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-7696
Grades: K-8
| 364 students
Shimmell School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
548 South 17th St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1520
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1520
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
2537 North 5th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1560
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1560
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
2915 N 3rd St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-0400
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-0400
Grades: 4-12
| 870 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, PA include Infinity Charter School, West Hanover Elementary School and Linglestown Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harrisburg?
36 public elementary schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Harrisburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Harrisburg include: Scott School vs. Melrose School, Central Dauphin East Middle School vs. Central Dauphin Middle School, Central Dauphin Middle School vs. Central Dauphin East Middle School
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