Best Schools in Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg, PA has a total of 236 schools including 59 high schools, 36 middle schools and 139 elementary schools. A total of 119,388 students attend Harrisburg, PA schools. On average, schools in Harrisburg score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Harrisburg exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg, PA has 59 high schools with 32,794 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Harrisburg score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Harrisburg greatly exceed expectations.
1. Shippensburg Area Shs
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Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1138 Students
2. Northern Hs
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Northern York County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1051 Students
3. Greenwood Hs
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Greenwood Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
4. Cedar Cliff Hs
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1353 Students
5. Camp Hill Shs
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Camp Hill Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 416 Students
6. Red Land Shs
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1101 Students
7. West Perry Shs
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West Perry Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
8. Carlisle Area Hs
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Carlisle Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
9. Line Mountain Hs
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Line Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
10. Lower Dauphin Hs
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Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg, PA has 36 middle schools with 19,164 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Harrisburg score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Harrisburg meet expectations.
1. Hershey Ms
SchoolGrade
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Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
2. Mountain View Ms
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Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1378 Students
3. Eagle View Ms
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Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students
4. Greenwood Ms
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Greenwood Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students
5. West Perry Ms
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West Perry Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 496 Students
6. Camp Hill Ms
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Camp Hill Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
7. Yellow Breeches Ms
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South Middleton Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 474 Students
8. Susquenita Ms
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Susquenita Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 569 Students
9. Central Dauphin Ms
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Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
10. Upper Dauphin Area Ms
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Upper Dauphin Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 312 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg, PA has 139 elementary schools with 40,157 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Harrisburg score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Harrisburg exceed expectations.
1. Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem
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Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 130 Students
2. Highland El Sch
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
3. Infinity Cs
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Infinity Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 256 Students
4. Shippensburg Intrm Sch
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Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 487 Students
5. Blain El Sch
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West Perry Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students
6. New Bloomfield El Sch
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West Perry Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
7. Susquenita El Sch
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Susquenita Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 694 Students
8. Iron Forge El Sch
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South Middleton Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 484 Students
9. Upper Dauphin Area El Sch
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Upper Dauphin Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 399 Students
10. Shaull El Sch
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Cumberland Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 524 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harrisburg, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harrisburg, PA has a total population of 591,712 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harrisburg, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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