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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
Top Rankings
Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2012
Student Body
Total Students
230 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Students must wear uniforms; Flynn O'Hara
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Aug. 25
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
98%
Admissions Director
Joy Bearley
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Faith * Diversity * Potential
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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 nearest high school to Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School is Covenant Christian Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cathedral Consolidated School (0.1 miles away)
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(717) 763-7811
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(717) 763-7811
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(717) 545-3728
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2826 Herr St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 232-3771
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 232-3771
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students
4020 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-1760
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-1760
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 356 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Name Of Jesus School
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6190 Allentown Blvd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-1704
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-1704
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Tuition listed
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Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 545-3728
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 545-3728
7.9 miles
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(717) 232-3771
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(717) 232-3771
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Gr: PK-8 | 258 students
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(717) 564-1760
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(717) 763-7811
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Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-1704
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(717) 657-1704
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212 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
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(717) 763-6903
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(717) 763-6903
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(717) 412-0069
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 412-0069
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(717) 540-9885
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(717) 545-2300
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
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(717) 540-9885
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harrisburg SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
424 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
0.6 miles
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Capital Academy
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1414 N Cameron St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
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Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Christian)
1347 Vernon St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 805-6383
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 805-6383
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10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 356 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Cathedral Consolidated School
(Catholic)
212 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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(717) 763-6903
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 763-6903
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(Christian)
251 Verbeke St
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 412-0069
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 412-0069
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1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harrisburg SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
424 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
0.6 miles
Gr: K-9 | 38 students Tuition listed
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Miles
Quick Facts
Cathedral Consolidated School
(Catholic)
212 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
215 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 763-6903
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 763-6903
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Tuition listed
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Joshua Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1442 Market St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 343-2821
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 343-2821
1.1 miles
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10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 356 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 N Dickinson School Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9326.3 miles
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(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
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5/
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7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
9327.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
9327.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
9327.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Mooreland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9327.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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