For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 209 students in 17104, PA.
The top ranked public charter school in 17104, PA is Sylvan Heights Science Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 17104 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 17104, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 17104, PA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 S 13th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 232-9220
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 232-9220
Grades: K-4
| 209 students
17104, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1842 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Grades: K-8
| 700 students
301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Grades: PK-8
| 461 students
Shimmell School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
548 South 17th St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1520
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1520
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 17104, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 17104, PA include Sylvan Heights Science Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 17104?
1 public charter schools are located in 17104.
What is the racial composition of students in 17104?
17104 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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