For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,563 students in 16504, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 826 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 16504, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 16504, PA are Lincoln Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16504 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 16504, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16504, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
831 E 31st St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6685
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6685
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
718 E 28th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6600
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 East 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6650
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
16504, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 16504, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16504, PA include Lincoln Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 16504?
3 public schools are located in 16504.
What percentage of students in 16504 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 16504 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16504?
16504 public schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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