For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 511 students in 17104, PA.
The top ranked public preschool in 17104, PA is Foose School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» preschool in zipcode 17104 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 17104, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17104, PA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foose School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Sycamore St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1280
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1280
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
17104, Pennsylvania ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1842 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Gr: K-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Shimmell School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
548 South 17th St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1520
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1520
Gr: 2-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 17104, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 17104, PA include Foose School.
How many public preschools are located in 17104?
1 public preschools are located in 17104.
What is the racial composition of students in 17104?
17104 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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