For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,866 students in 16503, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 16503, PA are Pfeiffer-burleigh School, Mckinley Elementary School and East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 16503 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16503, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16503, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pfeiffer-burleigh School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
235 E 11th St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6750
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
933 E 22nd St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6870
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6870
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
East Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Atkins St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6400
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
16503, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 16503, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 16503, PA include Pfeiffer-burleigh School, Mckinley Elementary School and East Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16503?
3 public elementary schools are located in 16503.
What is the racial composition of students in 16503?
16503 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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