Dauphin County Public Schools

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

64,486

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Dauphin County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Pennsylvania; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Dauphin County has 18 district entries. Central Dauphin SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 19 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 13 listed communities. Harrisburg has the most listed schools, with 40 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 39 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 7 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 7 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

8 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Dauphin County

Reported Enrollment

64,486

73 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary39

Middle15

High16

Other3

18 School Districts in Dauphin County

Commonwealth Charter Academy CS

Central Dauphin SD

Reach Cyber CS

Harrisburg City SD

Lower Dauphin SD

Derry Township SD

5 schools

3,151 students

Susquehanna Township SD

4 schools

3,041 students

Middletown Area SD

5 schools

2,361 students

Steelton-Highspire SD

2 schools

1,337 students

Dauphin County Technical School

1 school

1,125 students

73 Public Schools in Dauphin County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Dauphin County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Commonwealth Charter Academy CS	Profile	Commonwealth Charter Academy CS	Harrisburg, 17110City: Small	KG–12	CharterVirtual	20,355
Reach Cyber CS	Profile	Reach Cyber CS	Harrisburg, 17111Suburb: Large	KG–12	CharterVirtual	6,918
Central Dauphin SHS	Profile	Central Dauphin SD	Harrisburg, 17112Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,975
Central Dauphin East SHS	Profile	Central Dauphin SD	Harrisburg, 17109Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,590
Harrisburg HS	Profile	Harrisburg City SD	Harrisburg, 17103City: Small	9–12	High	1,230
Dauphin County Technical School	Profile	Dauphin County Technical School	Harrisburg, 17109Suburb: Large	9–12	Vocational	1,125
Hershey HS	Profile	Derry Township SD	Hershey, 17033Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,093
Lower Dauphin HS	Profile	Lower Dauphin SD	Hummelstown, 17036Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,085
Lower Dauphin MS	Record	Lower Dauphin SD	Hummelstown, 17036Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	883
Central Dauphin MS	Record	Central Dauphin SD	Harrisburg, 17109Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	848
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch	Record	Susquehanna Township SD	Harrisburg, 17110Suburb: Large	3–5	Primary	820
Linglestown MS	Record	Central Dauphin SD	Harrisburg, 17112Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	808
Benjamin Franklin Sch	Record	Harrisburg City SD	Harrisburg, 17110City: Small	PK–5	Primary	786
Central Dauphin East MS	Record	Central Dauphin SD	Harrisburg, 17109Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	779
Sara Lindemuth El Sch	Record	Susquehanna Township SD	Harrisburg, 17109Suburb: Large	KG–2	Primary	755
Middletown Area HS	Record	Middletown Area SD	Middletown, 17057Suburb: Large	9–12	High	747
Susquehanna Twp HS	Record	Susquehanna Township SD	Harrisburg, 17109Suburb: Large	9–12	High	743
Steelton-Highspire El Sch	Record	Steelton-Highspire SD	Steelton, 17113Suburb: Large	KG–6	Primary	738
Hershey MS	Record	Derry Township SD	Hershey, 17033Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	731
Susquehanna Twp MS	Record	Susquehanna Township SD	Harrisburg, 17109Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	723

Commonwealth Charter Academy CS

Harrisburg, 17110 / City: Small

ProfileKG–12CharterVirtual20,355 students

Reach Cyber CS

Harrisburg, 17111 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12CharterVirtual6,918 students

Central Dauphin SHS

Central Dauphin SD

Harrisburg, 17112 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,975 students

Central Dauphin East SHS

Central Dauphin SD

Harrisburg, 17109 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,590 students

Harrisburg HS

Harrisburg City SD

Harrisburg, 17103 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,230 students

Dauphin County Technical School

Harrisburg, 17109 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12Vocational1,125 students

Hershey HS

Derry Township SD

Hershey, 17033 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,093 students

Lower Dauphin HS

Lower Dauphin SD

Hummelstown, 17036 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,085 students

Lower Dauphin MS

Lower Dauphin SD

Hummelstown, 17036 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle883 students

Central Dauphin MS

Central Dauphin SD

Harrisburg, 17109 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle848 students

Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch

Susquehanna Township SD

Harrisburg, 17110 / Suburb: Large

Record3–5Primary820 students

Linglestown MS

Central Dauphin SD

Harrisburg, 17112 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle808 students

Benjamin Franklin Sch

Harrisburg City SD

Harrisburg, 17110 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary786 students

Central Dauphin East MS

Central Dauphin SD

Harrisburg, 17109 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle779 students

Sara Lindemuth El Sch

Susquehanna Township SD

Harrisburg, 17109 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–2Primary755 students

Middletown Area HS

Middletown Area SD

Middletown, 17057 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High747 students

Susquehanna Twp HS

Susquehanna Township SD

Harrisburg, 17109 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High743 students

Steelton-Highspire El Sch

Steelton-Highspire SD

Steelton, 17113 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–6Primary738 students

Hershey MS

Derry Township SD

Hershey, 17033 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle731 students

Susquehanna Twp MS

Susquehanna Township SD

Harrisburg, 17109 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle723 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Dauphin County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

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Primary schools

Chambers Hill El Sch
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17111
Enrollment
258 students
Listed on this county directory
Lawnton El Sch
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17111
Enrollment
283 students
Listed on this county directory
Linglestown El Sch
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17112
Enrollment
443 students
Listed on this county directory
Middle Paxton El Sch
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Dauphin, 17018
Enrollment
263 students
Listed on this county directory
Mountain View El Sch
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17112
Enrollment
395 students
Listed on this county directory
North Side El Sch
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17109
Enrollment
707 students
Listed on this county directory
Paxtang El Sch
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17111
Enrollment
294 students
Listed on this county directory
Paxtonia El Sch
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17112
Enrollment
689 students
Listed on this county directory
Phillips El Sch
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17109
Enrollment
425 students
Listed on this county directory
Rutherford El Sch
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17111
Enrollment
441 students
Listed on this county directory
South Side El Sch
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17111
Enrollment
654 students
Listed on this county directory
Tri-Community El Sch
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Steelton, 17113
Enrollment
428 students
Listed on this county directory
West Hanover El Sch
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17112
Enrollment
574 students
Listed on this county directory
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
Derry Township SD
Record
Grades
KG–1
Location
Hershey, 17033
Enrollment
416 students
Listed on this county directory
Hershey Intrmd El Sch
Derry Township SD
Record
Grades
4–5
Location
Hershey, 17033
Enrollment
464 students
Listed on this county directory
Hershey Primary El Sch
Derry Township SD
Record
Grades
2–3
Location
Hershey, 17033
Enrollment
447 students
Listed on this county directory
Halifax Area El Sch
Halifax Area SD
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Halifax, 17032
Enrollment
358 students
Listed on this county directory
Benjamin Franklin Sch
Harrisburg City SD
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17110
Enrollment
786 students
Listed on this county directory
Downey Sch
Harrisburg City SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17103
Enrollment
386 students
Listed on this county directory
Foose Sch
Harrisburg City SD
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17104
Enrollment
535 students
Listed on this county directory
Melrose Sch
Harrisburg City SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17104
Enrollment
597 students
Listed on this county directory
Scott Sch
Harrisburg City SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17104
Enrollment
461 students
Listed on this county directory
Infinity CS
Infinity CS
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Harrisburg, 17109
Enrollment
256 students
Listed on this county directory
Conewago El Sch
Lower Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Elizabethtown, 17022
Enrollment
211 students
Listed on this county directory
East Hanover El Sch
Lower Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Grantville, 17028
Enrollment
348 students
Listed on this county directory
Londonderry El Sch
Lower Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Middletown, 17057
Enrollment
222 students
Listed on this county directory
Nye El Sch
Lower Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Hummelstown, 17036
Enrollment
315 students
Listed on this county directory
South Hanover El Sch
Lower Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Hershey, 17033
Enrollment
385 students
Listed on this county directory
Fink El Sch
Middletown Area SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Middletown, 17057
Enrollment
226 students
Listed on this county directory
Kunkel El Sch
Middletown Area SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Middletown, 17057
Enrollment
375 students
Listed on this county directory
Robert Reid El Sch
Middletown Area SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Middletown, 17057
Enrollment
459 students
Listed on this county directory
Lenkerville El Sch
Millersburg Area SD
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Millersburg, 17061
Enrollment
313 students
Listed on this county directory
Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS
Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS
Record
Grades
KG–3
Location
Harrisburg, 17102
Enrollment
193 students
Listed on this county directory
Premier Arts and Science CS
Premier Arts and Science CS
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17103
Enrollment
156 students
Listed on this county directory
Steelton-Highspire El Sch
Steelton-Highspire SD
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
Steelton, 17113
Enrollment
738 students
Listed on this county directory
Sara Lindemuth El Sch
Susquehanna Township SD
Record
Grades
KG–2
Location
Harrisburg, 17109
Enrollment
755 students
Listed on this county directory
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
Susquehanna Township SD
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Harrisburg, 17110
Enrollment
820 students
Listed on this county directory
Sylvan Heights Science CS
Sylvan Heights Science CS
Record
Grades
KG–4
Location
Harrisburg, 17104
Enrollment
216 students
Listed on this county directory
Upper Dauphin Area El Sch
Upper Dauphin Area SD
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Lykens, 17048
Enrollment
399 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Central Dauphin East MS
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Harrisburg, 17109
Enrollment
779 students
Listed on this county directory
Central Dauphin MS
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Harrisburg, 17109
Enrollment
848 students
Listed on this county directory
Linglestown MS
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Harrisburg, 17112
Enrollment
808 students
Listed on this county directory
Swatara MS
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Steelton, 17113
Enrollment
539 students
Listed on this county directory
Hershey MS
Derry Township SD
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Hershey, 17033
Enrollment
731 students
Listed on this county directory
Halifax Area MS
Halifax Area SD
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
Halifax, 17032
Enrollment
273 students
Listed on this county directory
Camp Curtin Academy
Harrisburg City SD
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Harrisburg, 17110
Enrollment
482 students
Listed on this county directory
Marshall Academy
Harrisburg City SD
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
Harrisburg, 17104
Enrollment
87 students
Listed on this county directory
Marshall Math Science Academy
Harrisburg City SD
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
Harrisburg, 17104
Enrollment
403 students
Listed on this county directory
Rowland Academy
Harrisburg City SD
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Harrisburg, 17104
Enrollment
588 students
Listed on this county directory
Lower Dauphin MS
Lower Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Hummelstown, 17036
Enrollment
883 students
Listed on this county directory
Middletown Area MS
Middletown Area SD
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Middletown, 17057
Enrollment
554 students
Listed on this county directory
Millersburg Area MS
Millersburg Area SD
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Millersburg, 17061
Enrollment
157 students
Listed on this county directory
Susquehanna Twp MS
Susquehanna Township SD
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Harrisburg, 17109
Enrollment
723 students
Listed on this county directory
Upper Dauphin Area MS
Upper Dauphin Area SD
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
Lykens, 17048
Enrollment
312 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Capital Area School for the Arts CS
Capital Area School for the Arts CS
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Harrisburg, 17101
Enrollment
186 students
Listed on this county directory
Central Dauphin East SHS
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Harrisburg, 17109
Enrollment
1,590 students
Central Dauphin SHS
Central Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Harrisburg, 17112
Enrollment
1,975 students
Dauphin County Technical School
Dauphin County Technical School
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Harrisburg, 17109
Enrollment
1,125 students
Hershey HS
Derry Township SD
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Hershey, 17033
Enrollment
1,093 students
Halifax Area HS
Halifax Area SD
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Halifax, 17032
Enrollment
244 students
Listed on this county directory
Harrisburg HS
Harrisburg City SD
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Harrisburg, 17103
Enrollment
1,230 students
Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp
Harrisburg City SD
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Harrisburg, 17101
Enrollment
323 students
Listed on this county directory
Lower Dauphin HS
Lower Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Hummelstown, 17036
Enrollment
1,085 students
Price
Lower Dauphin SD
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Hummelstown, 17036
Enrollment
14 students
Listed on this county directory
Middletown Area HS
Middletown Area SD
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Middletown, 17057
Enrollment
747 students
Listed on this county directory
Millersburg Area SHS
Millersburg Area SD
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Millersburg, 17061
Enrollment
229 students
Listed on this county directory
Steelton-Highspire HS
Steelton-Highspire SD
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
Steelton, 17113
Enrollment
599 students
Listed on this county directory
Susquehanna Twp HS
Susquehanna Township SD
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Harrisburg, 17109
Enrollment
743 students
Listed on this county directory
Upper Dauphin Area HS
Upper Dauphin Area SD
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Elizabethville, 17023
Enrollment
343 students
Listed on this county directory
Williams Valley JSHS
Williams Valley SD
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
Tower City, 17980
Enrollment
440 students
Listed on this county directory

Other schools

Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
Harrisburg, 17110
Enrollment
20,355 students
Cougar Academy
Harrisburg City SD
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
Harrisburg, 17103
Enrollment
389 students
Listed on this county directory
Reach Cyber CS
Reach Cyber CS
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
Harrisburg, 17111
Enrollment
6,918 students

Dauphin County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Dauphin County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Pennsylvania. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Dauphin County public school directory?

The directory lists 73 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Dauphin County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Dauphin County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Dauphin County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 8 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Dauphin County?

Start with the 18 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Dauphin County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.