📍 Zip Code 17101 · Harrisburg, PA

School District for Zip Code 17101

Harrisburg City School District · 3/10 Rating · Urban District

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School District · Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg City School District
📍 Dauphin County, PA · Zip Code 17101
3/10
Rating
7,500
Students
16
Schools
14:1
Student/Teacher
Below Average Pennsylvania state capital. Urban district with significant challenges. Per-pupil spending: $19,000/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 17101

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
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Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~468 students
Academic Rating4/10 — Average
4
Rating
Average
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Harrisburg Junior High School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~936 students
Academic Rating2/10 — Below Average
2
Rating
Below Average
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Harrisburg High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~1,404 students
Academic Rating3/10 — Below Average
3
Rating
Below Average
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment7,500National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools16National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio14:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,000/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeUrbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating3/10 — Below AverageBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact Harrisburg City School District directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 17101?▼
Zip code 17101 is served by Harrisburg City School District in Harrisburg, PA (Dauphin County). The district serves approximately 7,500 students across 16 schools and has an overall rating of 3/10 (Below Average).
What schools are in zip code 17101?▼
Zip code 17101 is served by Harrisburg City School District. The assigned elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 4/10), middle school is Harrisburg Junior High School (Grades 6-8, rating 2/10), and high school is Harrisburg High School (Grades 9-12, rating 3/10).
Is Harrisburg City School District a good school district?▼
Harrisburg City School District has an overall rating of 3/10 (Below Average). Pennsylvania state capital. Urban district with significant challenges. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and spends approximately $19,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 17101?▼
Contact Harrisburg City School District directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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About Harrisburg City School District
Harrisburg City School District serves zip code 17101 and surrounding areas in Dauphin County, PA. The district operates 16 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 7,500 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and per-pupil spending of $19,000/year, Harrisburg City School District receives an overall academic rating of 3/10 (Below Average) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district faces academic challenges common to many urban districts.