School District · Pennsylvania
Central Dauphin School District
📍 Harrisburg, PA · Dauphin County · NCES LEAID 4205400
Kindergarten – 12th
Grade Span
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Kindergarten – 12th
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District Mailing Address
600 Rutherford Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109
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Enrollment
12,479 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
4205400
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Central Dauphin School District5 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Central Dauphin School District?▼
Central Dauphin School District serves 5 zip codes: 17018, 17109, 17111, 17112, 17113. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Central Dauphin School District rated?▼
Central Dauphin School District has an overall rating of 4 out of 10 (Below Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 34th percentile among Pennsylvania school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Pennsylvania only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Central Dauphin School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 12,479 students across 19 schools for Central Dauphin School District.
What grades does Central Dauphin School District serve?▼
Central Dauphin School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
How do I contact Central Dauphin School District?▼
You can reach Central Dauphin School District by phone at (717)545-4703 or by mail at 600 Rutherford Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Central Dauphin School District
Central Dauphin School District is a public school district serving 5 zip codes in Pennsylvania, primarily in Dauphin County. It carries an overall rating of 4/10 (Below Average), the 34th percentile among Pennsylvania districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Pennsylvania districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (717)545-4703 before making a housing decision.