For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,514 students in 16504, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 16504 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16504, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16504, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
16504, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 16504, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 16504, PA include Lincoln Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16504?
3 public elementary schools are located in 16504.
What is the racial composition of students in 16504?
16504 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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