For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,518 students in 17109, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 17109, PA are Infinity Charter School, Central Dauphin Middle School and Central Dauphin East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 17109 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17109, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17109, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
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: 53%
Rank: #22.
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 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
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 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
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 | 744 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 middle schools in 17109, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 17109, PA include Infinity Charter School, Central Dauphin Middle School and Central Dauphin East Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17109?
4 public middle schools are located in 17109.
What is the racial composition of students in 17109?
17109 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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