Top 5 Best Harrisburg Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 private elementary schools serving 3,117 students in Harrisburg, PA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Harrisburg, PA include Covenant Christian Academy, Holy Name Of Jesus School and Harrisburg Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
70% of private elementary schools in Harrisburg, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Harrisburg Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Covenant Christian Academy
Covenant Christian Academy Photo - Students are taught cursive beginning in Kindergarten. While this skill is seldom taught in many contemporary schools, our families love to see the beautiful scripts that their Grammar School students develop.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Grades: PK-12
| 265 students
Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School
(Catholic)
555 S 25th St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 232-2551
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Harrisburg Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
2000 Blue Mountain Pkwy
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 545-3728
Grades: K-12
| 286 students
Holy Name Of Jesus School
(Catholic)
6190 Allentown Blvd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-1704
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
St. Catherine Laboure School
(Catholic)
4020 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-1760
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
St. Margaret Mary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
2826 Herr St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 232-3771
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
Alternative Rehabilitation Com
Alternative School
2743 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-7106
Grades: 7-12
| 117 students
Capital Academy
Special Education School
1414 N Cameron St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
Grades: 3-12
| 136 students
Cathedral Consolidated School
(Catholic)
212 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Grades: NS-8
| 185 students
Cornell Abraxas Group
2950 N 7th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-1200
Grades: 8-10
| 12 students
Harrisburg SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
424 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
Grades: K-9
| 38 students
Hillside Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1301 Cumberland St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 234-7388
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Mennonite)
1347 Vernon St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 805-6383
Grades: 1-11
| 30 students
Londonderry School
Londonderry School Photo
(1)
1800 Bamberger Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-0543
Grades: PK-8
| 173 students
The Nativity School Of Harrisburg
The Nativity School Of Harrisburg Photo - Nativity teachers ready to give out awards at Camp Shekillemy.
All-boys (Christian)
2135 N 6th St 2nd Fl
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 236-5602
Grades: 6-8
| 41 students
New Story School
Alternative School
2700 Commerce Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 901-9906
Grades: 1-12
| 34 students
3301 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8775
Grades: PK-8
| 70 students
St. St.ephen's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
(1)
215 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 238-8590
Grades: PK-8
| 151 students
The Samuel School
Montessori School (Christian)
411 S 40th St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 557-1119
Grades: PK-11
| 41 students
1524 Pine Tree Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 469-0159
Grades: 5-12
| 109 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
245 Reynders St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-6357
Grades: K-9
| 156 students
2910 Brisban Street
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-5820
Grades: PK-8
| 83 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Harrisburg, PA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Harrisburg, PA include Covenant Christian Academy, Holy Name Of Jesus School and Harrisburg Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Harrisburg, PA?
20 private elementary schools are located in Harrisburg, PA.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Harrisburg, PA?
Harrisburg, PA private elementary schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Harrisburg, PA?
70% of private elementary schools in Harrisburg, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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