Top 5 Best 17112 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,906 students in 17112, PA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,149 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 17112, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17112, PA are Central Dauphin Sr. High School, West Hanover Elementary School and Linglestown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17112 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17112, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 17112, PA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Dauphin Sr. High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
437 Piketown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 703-5360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,998 students
Rank: #22.
West Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7740 Manor Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3210
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #33.
Linglestown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1044 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3211
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #44.
Paxtonia Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6135 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3202
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Gibbel Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-8585
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
Linglestown Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3060
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 17112 Pennsylvania

17112, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1524 Pine Tree Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 469-0618
Grades: K-6
| 232 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 17112, PA?
How many public schools are located in 17112?
6 public schools are located in 17112.
What percentage of students in 17112 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 17112 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17112?
17112 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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