For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,518 students in 17109, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 17109, PA are Infinity Charter School, Central Dauphin Middle School and Central Dauphin East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 17109 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17109, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17109, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Infinity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5405 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Central Dauphin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Central Dauphin East Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Susquehanna Twp Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
17109, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Gr: K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 17109, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 17109, PA include Infinity Charter School, Central Dauphin Middle School and Central Dauphin East Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17109?
4 public middle schools are located in 17109.
What is the racial composition of students in 17109?
17109 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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