Excellent
#16 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 2% of private schools
Harrisburg Academy
School
10 ERFORD RD, Wormleysburg, PA 17043
Enrollment
291
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
291
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#16 of 873
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Harrisburg Academy
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About Harrisburg Academy
Harrisburg Academy is a private school in Wormleysburg, PA. Harrisburg Academy serves approximately 291 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Harrisburg Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- PA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 6.3:1 students to teachers, Harrisburg Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Harrisburg Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
10 ERFORD RD, Wormleysburg, PA 17043
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Harrisburg Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Eisenhower El Sch (rated 9.2/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Camp Hill), which scores slightly higher. Another option is AL-HUDA (rated 8.1/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Camp Hill), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Camp Hill SHS (rated 7.9/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Camp Hill), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Wormleysburg, see our Wormleysburg schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower El Sch Camp Hill | 0.7 mi | 9.2 |
| Washington Heights El Sch Lemoyne | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Camp Hill MS Camp Hill | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| Camp Hill SHS Camp Hill | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Hoover El Sch Camp Hill | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| West Creek Hills El Sch Camp Hill | 1.5 mi | 5.2 |
| CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Camp Hill | 1.7 mi | — |
| Highland El Sch Camp Hill | 1.7 mi | 6.6 |
| ST STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Harrisburg | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| HARRISBURG CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Harrisburg | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| NEW CITY SCHOOL DBA LOGOS HARRISBURG Harrisburg | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Cedar Cliff HS Camp Hill | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS Harrisburg | 1.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Capital Area School for the Arts CS Harrisburg | 1.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp Harrisburg | 1.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Benjamin Franklin Sch Harrisburg | 1.9 mi | 4.6 |
| THE NATIVITY SCHOOL OF HARRISBURG Harrisburg | 2.2 mi | 6.6 |
| AL-HUDA Camp Hill | 2.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Downey Sch Harrisburg | 2.4 mi | 4.1 |
| ST THERESA SCHOOL New Cumberland | 2.4 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 17043 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,752
Median Home Value
$216,300
Median Rent
$968/mo
Population
5,832
College Educated
37.3%
Homeownership
56.9%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
42.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CALVARY BAPTIST SCHOOL Lansdale, PA | 8.6 |
| BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bethlehem, PA | 8.7 |
| CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF YORK York, PA | 8.4 |
| VERITAS ACADEMY Leola, PA | 8.4 |
| YESHIVA SCHOOLS Pittsburgh, PA | 8.4 |
| ELLIS SCHOOL Pittsburgh, PA | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harrisburg Academy
What grades does Harrisburg Academy serve?
Harrisburg Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Harrisburg Academy?
Harrisburg Academy has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Academy is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Harrisburg Academy rank in PA?
Harrisburg Academy ranks #16 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Harrisburg Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrisburg Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Harrisburg Academy a private school?
Yes, Harrisburg Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Harrisburg Academy a religious school?
No, Harrisburg Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Phone
- (717) 763-7811
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