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 (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,695
- Average class size: 15 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
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Sep 13, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Preparing students to impact the world for Christ
Student Body
Total Students
314 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
9 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,695
Application URL
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
How much does Harrisburg Christian School cost?
Harrisburg Christian School's tuition is approximately $10,695 for private students.
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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Grades: PK-12 | 289 students 7.3 miles 1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
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(717) 540-9885
7.3
PK-12
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Grades: PK-8 | 173 students 5.5 miles 1800 Bamberger Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-0543
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-0543
5.5
PK-8
173
Grades: PK-11 | 127 students 11.4 miles 3003 Elizabethtown Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 312-7595
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 312-7595
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Bishop Mcdevitt High School
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(717) 236-7973
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School Reviews
5 9/11/2019
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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