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Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School

555 S. 25th St. Harrisburg, PA 17104

Tel: (717) 234-3797

hbgcathelem.org

Quick Facts (2026)

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 (2026)

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

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

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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Student Body

Total Students

203 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

78%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,250

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Building upon the teachings of the Catholic Church

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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.

What schools are Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School often compared to?

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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Did You Know?

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

The average acceptance rate in Harrisburg, PA is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).