For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 745 students in the neighborhood of Uptown, Harrisburg, PA.
The top-ranked public school in Uptown is Camp Curtin Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Uptown, Harrisburg, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 1% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Harrisburg, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camp Curtin Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Harrisburg, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Harrisburg, PA include Camp Curtin Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptown, Harrisburg?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptown, Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Uptown, Harrisburg?
the neighborhood of Uptown, Harrisburg public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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