For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 791 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Harrisburg, PA.
The top ranked public school in Midtown is Benjamin Franklin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Harrisburg, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Midtown, Harrisburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
1205 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
1500 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 991-4334
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 991-4334
Gr: K-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Harrisburg, PA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Harrisburg, PA include Benjamin Franklin School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Harrisburg?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Harrisburg?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Harrisburg public schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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