For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,025 students in 16508, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 16508, PA are 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 elementary schools in zipcode 16508 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16508, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16508, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1540 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6670
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 W 29th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6485
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6485
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 16508, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 16508, PA include Grover Cleveland Elementary School and Perry Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16508?
2 public elementary schools are located in 16508.
What is the racial composition of students in 16508?
16508 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% 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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