For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,012 students in 17109, PA (there are 6 private schools, serving 470 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 17109, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17109, PA are Infinity Charter School, North Side Elementary School and Central Dauphin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17109 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17109, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17109, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Infinity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5405 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4520 Devonshire Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3201
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3201
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Central Dauphin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Gr: 6-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Susquehanna Twp High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Oakmont Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Central Dauphin East Sr. High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
626 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 541-1662
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 541-1662
Gr: 9-12 | 1,573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Dauphin County Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-3170
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-3170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Central Dauphin East Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Susquehanna Twp Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Gr: K-2 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
17109, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Gr: K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17109, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17109, PA include Infinity Charter School, North Side Elementary School and Central Dauphin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 17109?
10 public schools are located in 17109.
What percentage of students in 17109 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 17109 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17109?
17109 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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