For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 30,810 students in Dauphin County, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Dauphin County, PA are Infinity Charter School, Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School and Sylvan Heights Science Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dauphin County, PA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Dauphin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Dauphin County (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.
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 S 13th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 232-9220
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 232-9220
Gr: K-4 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
1500 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 991-4334
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 991-4334
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Dauphin County, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Dauphin County, PA include Infinity Charter School, Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School and Sylvan Heights Science Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Dauphin County?
7 public charter schools are located in Dauphin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dauphin County?
Dauphin County public charter schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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