For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 711 students in 16502, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 413 private students). 63% 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 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 56% 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16502, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strong Vincent Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1330 West 8
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
16502, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1006 West 10th Street
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 520-6468
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 520-6468
Gr: K-8 | 292 students Minority enrollment: 92%
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%
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%
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?
63% 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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