For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,493 students in 17109, PA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 17109 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17109, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17109, PA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Infinity Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5405 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
North Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4520 Devonshire Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3201
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3201
Grades: K-5
| 707 students
Rank: #33.
Central Dauphin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Grades: 6-8
| 848 students
Rank: #44.
Phillips Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Oakmont Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #55.
Central Dauphin East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #66.
Susquehanna Twp Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Grades: 6-8
| 723 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sara Lindemuth Elementary School
Magnet School
1201 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Grades: K-2
| 755 students
17109, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1201 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Grades: K
| n/a students
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What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 17109, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17109, PA include Infinity Charter School, North Side Elementary School and Central Dauphin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17109?
7 public elementary schools are located in 17109.
What is the racial composition of students in 17109?
17109 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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