Very Good
#176 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 20% of private schools
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School
Elementary School · Harrisburg, PA
A private elementary school in Harrisburg, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
220 LIBERTY ST, Harrisburg, PA 17101
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
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Where Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,761/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,100
Median rent
$984/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
1.1%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| New City School Dba Logos HarrisburgPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–3 | 0.4 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| Pennsylvania Steam Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 279 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School is listed in Harrisburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School is a private elementary school in Harrisburg, PA, serving approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #176 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School
What grades does Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School serve?
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School?
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School rank in PA?
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School ranks #176 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School a private school?
Yes, Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic 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 Catholic Elementary School a religious school?
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dauphin County
- Phone
- (717) 234-3797
- Area population (ZIP 17101)
- 2,678
- Area median age
- 32.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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