For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 279 students in 17102, PA (there are , serving 47 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 17102, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
Public school in zipcode 17102 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17102, PA Public Schools (2025)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Students
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Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
1500 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 991-4334
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 991-4334
Grades: K-4
| 279 students
17102, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1206 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1201
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1201
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
1701 North 6th St
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1320
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1320
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
Ronald H Brown Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
279 Boas Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-7696
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-7696
Grades: K-8
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in 17102, PA?
1 public schools are located in 17102, PA.
What percentage of students in 17102 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 17102 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17102?
17102 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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