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Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School

555 S. 25th St. Harrisburg, PA 17104

Tel: (717) 234-3797

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 203 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,250
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School in Harrisburg, PA provides co–ed education for grades PK through 8 in a city–based Catholic setting.
The school enrolls 203 students with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 supported by 16 teachers.
Tuition for the 2024 school year is $6,250 annually, which is below the local average for private elementary schools in Harrisburg.
The student body has a diversity rate of 78%, ranking the school among the most diverse private schools in Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and serves families in a small city community.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 203 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,250
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School
Pre-K	8
Kind	22
1	20
2	20
3	19
4	22
5	24
6	23
7	24
8	21

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Grade 5 has the most students with 24, slightly more than Grade 3 at 19 and Grade 8 at 21.

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School Motto

Building upon the teachings of the Catholic Church

Student Body

Total Students

203 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

78%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,250

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How much does Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School cost?

Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School's tuition is approximately $6,250 for private students.

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Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Covenant Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School's ranking?

Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School?

The application deadline for Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Harrisburg, PA is $7,004 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).