For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 791 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Harrisburg, PA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Harrisburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
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
Grades: K-4
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Harrisburg, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Harrisburg, PA include Benjamin Franklin School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Harrisburg?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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