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Best Schools in 17104, PA
17104, PA has 22 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 12,326 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in 17104 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 17104, PA
The top high schools in 17104, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
2. Susquehanna Twp Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Susquehanna Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students
3. Central Dauphin East Shs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1590 Students
4. Harrisburg Hs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1230 Students
Best Middle Schools in 17104, PA
The top middle schools in 17104, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marshall Math Science Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
2. Swatara Ms
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Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
3. Susquehanna Twp Ms
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Susquehanna Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 723 Students
4. Camp Curtin Academy
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Harrisburg City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
5. Rowland Academy
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Harrisburg City Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 588 Students
6. Marshall Academy
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Harrisburg City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 87 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 17104, PA
The top elementary schools in 17104, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tri-community El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 428 Students
2. Sylvan Heights Science Cs
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Sylvan Heights Science Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 216 Students
3. Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
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Susquehanna Township Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 820 Students
4. Melrose Sch
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Harrisburg City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 597 Students
5. Foose Sch
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Harrisburg City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
6. Benjamin Franklin Sch
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Harrisburg City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 786 Students
7. Scott Sch
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Harrisburg City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 461 Students
8. Downey Sch
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Harrisburg City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
9. Sara Lindemuth El Sch
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Susquehanna Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 755 Students
10. Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School
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Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 202 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 17104, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
17104, PA has a total population of 20,151 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 17104, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17104, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17104, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17104, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 17104, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 17104, PA
How many schools are in 17104, PA?
17104, PA has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,326 students in total.
How do schools in 17104 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 17104 score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 17104 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17104?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 6%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations