Top 10 Best Erie County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 11,724 students in Erie County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Erie County, PA are Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, North East High School and Fairview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Erie County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairview High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Erie County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 732 students
Rank: #22.
North East High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1901 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7460 Mccray Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
Girard High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1135 Lake St
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5607
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Harbor Creek Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6375 Buffalo Rd
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 897-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #66.
General Mclane High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11761 Edinboro Rd
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 273-1033
Grades: 9-12
| 703 students
Rank: #77.
Northwestern Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #88.
Corry Area High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
534 E Pleasant St
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-8297
Grades: 9-12
| 617 students
Rank: #99.
Mcdowell High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3580 West 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5403
Grades: 9-12
| 2,198 students
Rank: #1010.
Fort Leboeuf Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
931 N High St
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-2616
Grades: 9-12
| 648 students
Rank: #1111.
Seneca High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10770 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #1212.
Union City High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
105 Concord Street
Union City, PA 16438
(814) 438-7673
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #1313.
Iroquois Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Main Street
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 899-7643
Grades: 7-12
| 554 students
Rank: #1414.
Erie High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,331 students
Rank: #1515.
Perseus House Cs Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1511 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 480-5914
Grades: 6-12
| 585 students
Rank: n/an/a
Erie County Technical School
Vocational School
8500 Oliver Road
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-8600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Erie County, PA

Erie County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 874-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
1661 Buffalo Rd
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6850
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 930 students
230 E South St
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-9642
Grades: K-6
| 256 students
18700 Conelway Rd
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-9512
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
423 East Wayne St
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-6341
Grades: PK-6
| 501 students
1001 Atkins St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 944 students
816 Park Ave N
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
3503 Peach St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6570
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
2310 Plum St
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6770
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
3320 Caughey Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5487
Grades: 9-10
| 1,280 students
3580 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5403
Grades: 11-12
| 1,217 students
3814 Asbury Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6888
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
3814 Asbury Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6888
Grades: Inquire with school
| 36 students
718 East 28th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6600
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3740 W 26th Street
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5522
Grades: K-12
| 236 students
3227 Highland Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5395
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
3325 Cherry Street
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
1330 W 8th St
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
1432 Wilkins Rd
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5493
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
650 East Ave
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 619 students
2138 Willow St
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-2171
Grades: K-3
| 366 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Erie County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Erie County, PA include Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, North East High School and Fairview High School.
How many public high schools are located in Erie County, PA?
16 public high schools are located in Erie County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County, PA?
Erie County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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