Harrisburg Christian School

Since its founding in 1955, Harrisburg Christian School has partnered with parents to reinforce Christian values taught at church and instilled at home.
We strive to assist students in learning to live and work well with others while also preparing them for successful adulthood and post-secondary educational endeavors.
Harrisburg Christian School offers parents the opportunity to reinforce values they instill at home and in church on a daily basis in school.
Those values are strengthened and the total person developed through challenging classroom academic experiences, extracurricular opportunities, chapels, and social events.
Students participate in physical education, art, music and computer courses and may choose from various extracurricular activities such as competitive athletics, drama and competitions that foster a well-rounded educational development.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Harrisburg Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1955

Student Body

Total Students
286 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Harrisburg Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Since its founding in 1955, Harrisburg Christian School has partnered with parents to reinforce Christian values taught at church and instilled at home. We strive to assist students in learning to live and work well with others while also preparing them for successful adulthood and post-secondary educational endeavors. Harrisburg Christian School offers parents the opportunity to reinforce values they instill at home and in church on a daily basis in school. Those values are strengthened and the total person developed through challenging classroom academic experiences, extracurricular opportunities, chapels, and social events. Students participate in physical education, art, music and computer courses and may choose from various extracurricular activities such as competitive athletics, drama and competitions that foster a well-rounded educational development.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harrisburg Christian School's ranking?
Harrisburg Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Harrisburg Christian School?
The application deadline for Harrisburg Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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All three of my children attended and graduated from HCS. It was by far the best decision we ever made for our family. The teachers were wonderful and cared and prayed for my children. It was like a family.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $10,972 for elementary schools and $16,451 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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