Dauphin County Public Schools
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
73
public schools
Total Enrollment
64,486
students
School Districts
18
districts
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.
Dauphin County has 18 district entries. Central Dauphin SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 19 schools.
School records are spread across 13 listed communities. Harrisburg has the most listed schools, with 40 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 39 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
73
in Dauphin County
Reported Enrollment
64,486
73 schools reporting
School Districts
18
districts
Charter Schools
7
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
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
Susquehanna Township SD
Middletown Area SD
Steelton-Highspire SD
Dauphin County Technical School
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 73 matching schools
| 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 | Listed only | Lower Dauphin SD | Hummelstown, 17036Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 883 |
| Central Dauphin MS | Listed only | Central Dauphin SD | Harrisburg, 17109Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 848 |
| Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch | Listed only | Susquehanna Township SD | Harrisburg, 17110Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 820 |
| Linglestown MS | Listed only | Central Dauphin SD | Harrisburg, 17112Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 808 |
| Benjamin Franklin Sch | Listed only | Harrisburg City SD | Harrisburg, 17110City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 786 |
| Central Dauphin East MS | Listed only | Central Dauphin SD | Harrisburg, 17109Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 779 |
| Sara Lindemuth El Sch | Listed only | Susquehanna Township SD | Harrisburg, 17109Suburb: Large | KG–2 | Primary | 755 |
| Middletown Area HS | Listed only | Middletown Area SD | Middletown, 17057Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 747 |
| Susquehanna Twp HS | Listed only | Susquehanna Township SD | Harrisburg, 17109Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 743 |
| Steelton-Highspire El Sch | Listed only | Steelton-Highspire SD | Steelton, 17113Suburb: Large | KG–6 | Primary | 738 |
| Hershey MS | Listed only | Derry Township SD | Hershey, 17033Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 731 |
| Susquehanna Twp MS | Listed only | Susquehanna Township SD | Harrisburg, 17109Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 723 |
Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Harrisburg, 17110 / City: Small
Reach Cyber CS
Reach Cyber CS
Harrisburg, 17111 / Suburb: Large
Central Dauphin SHS
Central Dauphin SD
Harrisburg, 17112 / Suburb: Large
Central Dauphin East SHS
Central Dauphin SD
Harrisburg, 17109 / Suburb: Large
Harrisburg HS
Harrisburg City SD
Harrisburg, 17103 / City: Small
Dauphin County Technical School
Dauphin County Technical School
Harrisburg, 17109 / Suburb: Large
Hershey HS
Derry Township SD
Hershey, 17033 / Suburb: Large
Lower Dauphin HS
Lower Dauphin SD
Hummelstown, 17036 / Suburb: Large
Lower Dauphin MS
Lower Dauphin SD
Hummelstown, 17036 / Suburb: Large
Central Dauphin MS
Central Dauphin SD
Harrisburg, 17109 / Suburb: Large
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
Susquehanna Township SD
Harrisburg, 17110 / Suburb: Large
Linglestown MS
Central Dauphin SD
Harrisburg, 17112 / Suburb: Large
Benjamin Franklin Sch
Harrisburg City SD
Harrisburg, 17110 / City: Small
Central Dauphin East MS
Central Dauphin SD
Harrisburg, 17109 / Suburb: Large
Sara Lindemuth El Sch
Susquehanna Township SD
Harrisburg, 17109 / Suburb: Large
Middletown Area HS
Middletown Area SD
Middletown, 17057 / Suburb: Large
Susquehanna Twp HS
Susquehanna Township SD
Harrisburg, 17109 / Suburb: Large
Steelton-Highspire El Sch
Steelton-Highspire SD
Steelton, 17113 / Suburb: Large
Hershey MS
Derry Township SD
Hershey, 17033 / Suburb: Large
Susquehanna Twp MS
Susquehanna Township SD
Harrisburg, 17109 / Suburb: Large
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.
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.