Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 230 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,250
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: Aug. 25
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Harrisburg Catholic Elementry 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 Elementry School
Pre-K	10
Kind	22
1	24
2	24
3	25
4	25
5	25
6	25
7	25
8	25

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Year Founded

2012

School Motto

Faith * Diversity * Potential

Student Body

Total Students

230 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

78%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Students must wear uniforms; Flynn O'Hara

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Aug. 25

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,250

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% on Financial Aid

98%

Admissions Director

Joy Bearley

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School is located in the heart of the city of Harrisburg, directly behind the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick. Catholic and non-Catholic students attend HCE for our small class size and personalized attention to each student's needs.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School cost?

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

What is Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School's ranking?

Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School?

The application deadline for Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School is Aug. 25.

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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).