For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 649 students in the neighborhood of Zone 1, Erie, PA.
The top-ranked public school in Zone 1 is East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Zone 1, Erie, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 1% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Zone 1, Erie, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Atkins St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6400
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Zone 1, Erie, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Zone 1, Erie, PA include East Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Zone 1, Erie?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Zone 1, Erie.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Zone 1, Erie?
the neighborhood of Zone 1, Erie public schools minority enrollment is 76% 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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