For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 761 students in 17104, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 17104, PA are Marshall Math Science Academy and Rowland Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 17104 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17104, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17104, PA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall Math Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Rowland Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1842 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Gr: 7-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 middle schools in 17104, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 17104, PA include Marshall Math Science Academy and Rowland Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 17104?
2 public middle schools are located in 17104.
What is the racial composition of students in 17104?
17104 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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