2023 Best Schools in Harrisburg

• Wormleysburg, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  62 reviews

Parent: I've been so impressed with my children's experience at the Academy and highly recommend this school. The other students and faculty are friendly, welcoming and enhance my children's school experience. The education is hand-on, personalized and effective, and the specials offered throughout the school day, as a part of the larger curriculum, are selected and evolved to prepare students to succeed in the real world - Spanish, tech, live science, etc.... Read 62 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 313

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Harrisburg, PA•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.08 out of 5  12 reviews

Niche User: I love the educational aspects of the school. The teachers are great and really work on making it is individual experience for the students. My daughter loves school. The building the school is currently located is run down, but it doesn't seem to impact the quality of education too much. It would be nice to have a cafeteria. Another downside is that the board isn't all that open and seems to try hard to keep things private that should be public. Overall, they just need new blood on the board, but the current board members don't really appear interested in attracting people to the board that think different than them.... Read 12 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 258

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Harrisburg, PA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  43 reviews

Senior: I transferred into Capital Area School for the Arts my senior year and CASA has been nothing but welcoming. Upon coming to the school I have learned to appreciate art in a way I had never expected all while immersing myself in the practice of theatre. Additionally while the school focuses on the arts they definitely do not skimp on normal school classes. My academic classes all provide me with a wonderful opportunity to learn in an interactive way which helps me retain all the information I learn. CASA also has an amazing close knit school community! Even though I have only met these people this year I feel as if I will be friends with them for the rest of my life. This school truly cares about its students and wants them to attain their artistic and educational dreams.... Read 43 reviews

• grade A

• Students 194

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Cumberland Valley School District, PA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 951

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Harrisburg, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  28 reviews

Parent: Covenant was a formative and life-impacting experience for my son. It is a place where he was taught and encouraged in every way to think critically, embrace truth and walk humbly with God. His preparation there made his college years a breeze academically speaking, and the influence of the school helped to get him ready for his calling professionally and spiritually. He made lifelong friends there, and we parents did also. The community at Covenant is really beautiful.... Read 28 reviews

• grade A

• Students 257

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Harrisburg, PA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.34 out of 5  77 reviews

Sophomore: Bishop McDevitt High School is an unfailing and unchanging tight-knit community if you would so choose to indulge in it. The environment is welcoming and students are always demonstrating their kind and well rounded characters. Administration are friendly and helpful, and staff are just as pleasant. College readiness is nothing special, but using the right resources which are offered you may go above and beyond. Students are always offered as much help as they need for all different areas such as academically, personally, athletically, and socially. Alumni always convey fond memories unprompted. Individual judgement may be made from here.... Read 77 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 666

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Camp Hill, PA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  99 reviews

Alum: I loved the small-school atmosphere and having the ability to get to know all of my classmates. I participated in sports and had so much fun, all the coaches are awesome! The school has an exciting school spirit and is very supportive of all of it's students. I would like to see some of the rules changed, they seemed unnecessary and out to date. Students got in trouble for being caught with their cell phone, but technology is an important part of learning in todays world. Some of the teachers have been there forever and seem to be getting lazy.... Read 99 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 533

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Shiremanstown, PA•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  30 reviews

Junior: This is my first year at West Shore, and it is quite a culture shock. The class sizes are extremely small, with only six senior girls this year! Conservative values are also highly emphasized here. For its size, West Shore's coursework is highly advanced -- which I love. The teachers are welcoming, and can always assist you because of a low student-to-teacher ratio. Music, art, and other extracurriculars are also surprisingly advanced. I joined the speech and debate team and the talented coaches helped me qualify for the NSDA state championship! The sports teams, frankly, are sub-par because of a limited number of players. However, athletics here is not about "winning;" it is about giving everybody a chance and helping each other grow physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I joined the soccer team despite having no soccer experience and built valuable relationships within my first few weeks at this school. West Shore exceeded my expectations, especially on account of its size.... Read 30 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 526

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Elizabethtown, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  18 reviews

Parent: My daughter received an excellent education that taught her how to be a critical thinker and to apply biblical concepts to her education, activities and relationships. She was challenged daily by her educators to be the best she could be. The educators and administration and supportive and truly take an interest in the lives of the students in the school. The small classes allow for the development of strong relationships. I would recommend this institution to any parent seeking a loving Christian environment for their child(ren).... Read 18 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 456

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Mechanicsburg, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.57 out of 5  14 reviews

Alum: The Christian education is great here but lacks resources to teach advanced courses, especially in math and science.... Read 14 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 59

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Harrisburg City School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  89 reviews

Senior: My experience at Harrisburg High School-SciTech Campus has been amazing since my freshman year (I am a senior now)! The classes challenge me academically. The staff and students are super supportive and continuously encourage others to strive for the stars. I have always felt safe and had someone to express my feelings too. The school works with a college nearby so that students are able to take dual enrollment classes there (I have 13 college credits because of this). Overall, I would not change my high school experience with SciTech for the world.... Read 89 reviews

• grade B

• Students 369

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• West Shore School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.53 out of 5  282 reviews

Alum: Cedar Cliff High School was a school that allowed students to customize their studies by granting them the ability to pick paths that would feed directly into their interests and help prepare them for college, the workforce, or trade school. It also encouraged community engagement and allowed them to build social and developmental skills through clubs and activities.... Read 282 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,315

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Harrisburg, PA•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  83 reviews

Senior: Harrisburg Christian has been the best decision I could’ve made. Children truly blossom there and it is like a family. The teachers genuinely are about the students, and it’s very easy to get involved. The majority of students are kind hard workers and value their relationship with God. I will always recommend this school!... Read 83 reviews

• grade B

• Students 316

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Harrisburg, PA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  144 reviews

Senior: I am a senior at Dauphin County Technical School and it has been a good experience. This school has taught me what I need to be career and college ready by providing the right equipments, making good connections through the clubs, and exposing me to the real world. The staffs and students are what makes the place such a great place! I made friends that I could call family.... Read 144 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,011

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• East Pennsboro Area School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  201 reviews

Senior: The staff and students at East Pennsboro Area High School are very welcoming and friendly. Whether you are a new student or you have attended your whole like, you will easily find your place in this school. The only thing I would like to see change would be better implementation of academic programs and scheduling adjustments. For students, it is not simple to change your courses/preferences even with help from a counselor. The system used for scheduling could use some work to help the guidance office take requests and work it through easier. In the end however, it is a great place to go with many different choices of course levels for any type of student!... Read 201 reviews

• grade B

• Students 746

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Susquehanna Township School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.19 out of 5  201 reviews

Senior: Susquehanna high school has their ups and downs. But in the end, it’s the best place be. All the teachers are willing to stay after school to help with things or even come into school early! I love this school to much, I hate to leave all the best memories.... Read 201 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 715

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• East Pennsboro Area School District, PA•

• 6-8

• grade C+

• Students 563

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Harrisburg City School District, PA•

• 5-8

• grade C+

• Students 363

• Student-teacher ratio 30:1

• Central Dauphin School District, PA•

• 6-8

• grade C+

• Students 594

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Central Dauphin School District, PA•

• K-5

• grade C+

• Students 410

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Susquehanna Township School District, PA•

• 6-8

• grade C

• Students 691

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Harrisburg, PA•

• Public School•

• K-4

• grade C

• Students 214

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Harrisburg City School District, PA•

• PK, K-4

• grade C minus

• Students 461

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Harrisburg City School District, PA•

• K-4

• grade C minus

• Students 555

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Harrisburg City School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.32 out of 5  133 reviews

Senior: My experience at Harrisburg Scitech high school is a 4/5 for many reasons. The school district is not bad it’s just they are not reasonable. I have had good times and I have had bad times in the school district they have failed me plenty of times but I also gained enough a lot of knowledge that is helping me thrive with what I got. Now I am not bashing the Harrisburg high / scitech school Districk I’m just saying that it is corrupt and needs more help With getting certain clubs and activities put into other schools not just Harrisburg High but it’s a scitech to.... Read 133 reviews

• grade C minus

• Students 1,094

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1