Overview

Paxtang El School is a public school in Harrisburg, PA, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 13 elementary schools in Central Dauphin School District.
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School Rating

Paxtang El School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Pennsylvania with the same grade levels.
6/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

3530 Rutherford St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
School leader: Ms Bernadette Benbow
(717) 561-1781
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