For the 2025 school year, there are 68 public schools serving 35,880 students in Erie County, PA (there are 28 private schools, serving 4,863 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Erie County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Erie County, PA are North East High School, Clark Elementary School and Robison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Erie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North East High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1901 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3650 Depot Rd
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 897-2100
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 897-2100
Gr: K-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Robison Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1651 Robison Road West
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 796-3742
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 796-3742
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Mill Village Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2757 East Center Street
Mill Village, PA 16427
(814) 796-2060
Mill Village, PA 16427
(814) 796-2060
Gr: K-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Edinboro Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5390 Route 6n
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 273-1033
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 273-1033
Gr: K-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Rolling Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 Ridge Pkwy
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 897-2100
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 897-2100
Gr: K-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Fort Leboeuf Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
931 N High St
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-2616
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-2616
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mckean Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5120 West Rd
Mc Kean, PA 16426
(814) 273-1033
Mc Kean, PA 16426
(814) 273-1033
Gr: K-4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5875 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 836-6100
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 836-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Klein Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5325 E Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 897-2100
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 897-2100
Gr: K-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4967 Avonia Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Gr: 5-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5145 Avonia Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Gr: K-4 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Chestnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 W 54th St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5550
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5550
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Girard High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1135 Lake St
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5607
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5607
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Fairview High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7460 Mccray Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
323 Cherry Street
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-4833
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-4833
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
North East Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 E Division Street
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: 3-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1919.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4301 Lancaster Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6300
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6300
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2020.
Belle Valley Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5300 Henderson Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5600
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2121.
Walnut Creek Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5901 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 835-5700
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 835-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2222.
Harbor Creek Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6375 Buffalo Rd
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 897-2100
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 897-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2323.
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2556 Maple Ave
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Gr: PK-4 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2424.
James W Parker Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11781 Edinboro Rd
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 273-1033
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 273-1033
Gr: 5-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2525.
Fort Leboeuf Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
865 Cherry St
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-2681
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-2681
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2626.
Mcdowell High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3580 West 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5403
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5403
Gr: 9-12 | 2,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2727.
Seneca High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10770 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2828.
Rice Avenue Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Rice Ave
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5604
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5604
Gr: 5-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11911 Bond St
East Springfield, PA 16411
(814) 756-9400
East Springfield, PA 16411
(814) 756-9400
Gr: K-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Wattsburg Area El Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10780 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Gr: K-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3131.
Harbor Creek Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6375 Buffalo Rd
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 897-2100
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 897-2100
Gr: 7-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3232.
General Mclane High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11761 Edinboro Rd
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 273-1033
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 273-1033
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3333.
James S Wilson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 W 54 St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5500
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3434.
Tracy Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2624 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5800
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5800
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3535.
North East Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Show 33 more public schools in Erie County, PA (out of 68 total schools)
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Erie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 874-6200
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 874-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 54%
1661 Buffalo Rd
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6850
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6850
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
230 E South St
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-9642
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-9642
Gr: K-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
18700 Conelway Rd
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-9512
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-9512
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
423 East Wayne St
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-6341
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-6341
Gr: PK-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1001 Atkins St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6400
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
816 Park Ave N
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6450
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
1006 West 10th Street
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 520-6468
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 520-6468
Gr: K-8 | 292 students Minority enrollment: 92%
3503 Peach St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6570
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6570
Gr: K-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
2310 Plum St
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6770
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6770
Gr: K-6 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
3320 Caughey Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5487
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5487
Gr: 9-10 | 1,280 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
3580 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5403
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5403
Gr: 11-12 | 1,217 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
3814 Asbury Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6888
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6888
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
3814 Asbury Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6888
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6888
Gr: Inquire with school | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Pennsylvania Global Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
3740 W 26th Street
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5522
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5522
Gr: K-12 | 236 students Minority enrollment: 14%
3227 Highland Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5395
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5395
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
3325 Cherry Street
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6800
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
1330 W 8th St
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
1432 Wilkins Rd
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5493
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5493
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
650 East Ave
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6700
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
2138 Willow St
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-2171
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-2171
Gr: K-3 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Erie County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Erie County, PA include North East High School, Clark Elementary School and Robison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Erie County?
68 public schools are located in Erie County.
What percentage of students in Erie County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Erie County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County?
Erie County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Erie County include: Strong Vincent Middle School vs. East Middle School, Union City Middle School vs. Fort Leboeuf Middle School, Edison Elementary School vs. Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School
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