For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 722 students in 16502, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 413 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 16502, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in 16502, PA is Strong Vincent Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 16502 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16502, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16502, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strong Vincent Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1330 West 8
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
16502, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
816 Park Ave N
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6450
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
1006 West 10th Street
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 520-6468
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 520-6468
Grades: K-8
| 292 students
2310 Plum St
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6770
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6770
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
1330 W 8th St
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 16502, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 16502, PA include Strong Vincent Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 16502?
1 public schools are located in 16502.
What percentage of students in 16502 go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 16502 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16502?
16502 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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