For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,215 students in 16508, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 244 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 16508, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 16508, PA are Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, Grover Cleveland Elementary School and Perry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16508 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16508, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16508, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #22.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1540 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6670
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6670
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 W 29th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6485
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6485
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Erie High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,417 students
16508, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 930 students
3503 Peach St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6570
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6570
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
3325 Cherry Street
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6800
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 16508, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 16508, PA include Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, Grover Cleveland Elementary School and Perry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 16508?
4 public schools are located in 16508.
What percentage of students in 16508 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 16508 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16508?
16508 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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