For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 209 students in 17104, PA.
The top-ranked public charter school in 17104, PA is Sylvan Heights Science Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 17104 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 17104, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 17104, PA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 S 13th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 232-9220
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 232-9220
Gr: K-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
17104, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1842 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Gr: K-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Shimmell School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
548 South 17th St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1520
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1520
Gr: 2-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 17104, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 17104, PA include Sylvan Heights Science Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 17104?
1 public charter schools are located in 17104.
What is the racial composition of students in 17104?
17104 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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