For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,458 students in 17113, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in 17113, PA are Tri-community Elementary School, Swatara Middle School and Steelton-highspire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17113 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17113, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17113, PA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-community Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Cypress St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9591
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9591
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Swatara Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Highland St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Steelton-highspire Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Reynders Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3826
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3826
Gr: K-6 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Steelton-highspire High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Reynders Ave.
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3809
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3809
Gr: 7-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17113, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17113, PA include Tri-community Elementary School, Swatara Middle School and Steelton-highspire Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17113?
4 public schools are located in 17113.
What is the racial composition of students in 17113?
17113 public schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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