For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 660 students in 17102, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 47 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 17102, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 17102, PA is Cougar Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17102 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17102, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17102, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cougar Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 North 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-4325
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-4325
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
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
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
17102, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1206 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1201
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1201
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Minority enrollment: 93%
1701 North 6th St
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1320
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1320
Gr: K-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Ronald H Brown Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
279 Boas Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-7696
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-7696
Gr: K-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17102, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17102, PA include Cougar Academy.
How many public schools are located in 17102?
2 public schools are located in 17102.
What percentage of students in 17102 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 17102 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17102?
17102 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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