For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,843 students in 17113, PA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 17113 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17113, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17113, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri-community Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Cypress St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9591
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9591
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 759 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 17113, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17113, PA include Tri-community Elementary School, Swatara Middle School and Steelton-highspire Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17113?
3 public elementary schools are located in 17113.
What is the racial composition of students in 17113?
17113 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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