For the 2025 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 Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson Middle 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 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
718 E 28th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6600
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
16504, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
718 East 28th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6600
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6600
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 16504, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16504, PA include Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson Middle 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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