For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 31,876 students in 17110, PA (there are 10 private schools, serving 726 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 17110, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17110, PA are Thomas W Holtzman Jr Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin School and Camp Curtin Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17110 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17110, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17110, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Linglestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Gr: 3-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
2537 N 5th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4000
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4000
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17110, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17110, PA include Thomas W Holtzman Jr Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin School and Camp Curtin Academy.
How many public schools are located in 17110?
5 public schools are located in 17110.
What percentage of students in 17110 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 17110 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17110?
17110 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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