For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,232 students in 17103, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 446 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 17103, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17103, PA are Harrisburg High School, Scott At Lincoln School and Downey School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17103 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17103, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17103, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2451 Market St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4300
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Scott At Lincoln School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4560
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4560
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17103, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17103, PA include Harrisburg High School, Scott At Lincoln School and Downey School.
How many public schools are located in 17103?
3 public schools are located in 17103.
What percentage of students in 17103 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 17103 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17103?
17103 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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