For the 2025 school year, there are 68 public schools serving 35,880 students in Erie County, PA (there are 28 private schools, serving 4,847 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Erie County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Erie County, PA are North East High School, Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy and Fairview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Erie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North East High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1901 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Fairview High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7460 Mccray Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
Rank: #44.
Robison Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1651 Robison Road West
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 796-3742
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 796-3742
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Mckean Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5120 West Rd
Mc Kean, PA 16426
(814) 273-1033
Mc Kean, PA 16426
(814) 273-1033
Grades: K-4
| 317 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Edinboro Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5390 Route 6n
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 273-1033
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 273-1033
Grades: K-4
| 410 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
General Mclane High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11761 Edinboro Rd
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 273-1033
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 273-1033
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Rank: #88.
Rolling Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Ridge Pkwy
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 897-2100
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 897-2100
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #99.
Girard High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1135 Lake St
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5607
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5607
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Rank: #1010.
Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5875 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 836-6100
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 836-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3650 Depot Rd
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 897-2100
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 897-2100
Grades: K-6
| 296 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Klein Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5325 E Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 897-2100
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 897-2100
Grades: K-6
| 298 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcdowell High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3580 West 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5403
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5403
Grades: 9-12
| 2,161 students
Rank: #1414.
Mill Village Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2757 East Center Street
Mill Village, PA 16427
(814) 796-2060
Mill Village, PA 16427
(814) 796-2060
Grades: K-5
| 107 students
Rank: #1515.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5145 Avonia Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Grades: K-4
| 690 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Fort Leboeuf Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
931 N High St
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-2616
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-2616
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Harbor Creek Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6375 Buffalo Rd
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 897-2100
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 897-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 682 students
Rank: #1818.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4967 Avonia Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Grades: 5-8
| 598 students
Rank: #1919.
Chestnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 W 54th St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5550
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5550
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #2020.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4301 Lancaster Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6300
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6300
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
Rank: #2121.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 Cherry Street
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-4833
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-4833
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #2222.
Walnut Creek Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5901 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 835-5700
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 835-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #2323.
North East Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 E Division Street
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Grades: 3-5
| 310 students
Rank: #2424.
James W Parker Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11781 Edinboro Rd
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 273-1033
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 273-1033
Grades: 5-8
| 639 students
Rank: #2525.
Belle Valley Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 Henderson Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5600
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #2626.
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2556 Maple Ave
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Grades: PK-4
| 553 students
Rank: #2727.
Fort Leboeuf Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
865 Cherry St
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-2681
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-2681
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #2828.
Seneca High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10770 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #2929.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11911 Bond St
East Springfield, PA 16411
(814) 756-9400
East Springfield, PA 16411
(814) 756-9400
Grades: K-5
| 179 students
Rank: #3030.
North East Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #3131.
James S Wilson Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 W 54 St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5500
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: #3232.
Rice Avenue Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Rice Ave
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5604
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5604
Grades: 5-8
| 445 students
Rank: #3333.
Harbor Creek Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6375 Buffalo Rd
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 897-2100
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 897-2100
Grades: 7-8
| 343 students
Rank: #3434.
Wattsburg Area El Center
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10780 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Grades: K-4
| 485 students
Rank: #3535.
Corry Area High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
534 E Pleasant St
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-8297
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-8297
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
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Erie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 874-6200
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 874-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
1661 Buffalo Rd
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6850
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6850
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 930 students
230 E South St
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-9642
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-9642
Grades: K-6
| 256 students
18700 Conelway Rd
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-9512
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-9512
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
423 East Wayne St
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-6341
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-6341
Grades: PK-6
| 501 students
816 Park Ave N
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6450
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
1006 West 10th Street
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 520-6468
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 520-6468
Grades: K-8
| 292 students
3503 Peach St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6570
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6570
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
2310 Plum St
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6770
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6770
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
3320 Caughey Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5487
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5487
Grades: 9-10
| 1,280 students
3580 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5403
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5403
Grades: 11-12
| 1,217 students
3814 Asbury Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6888
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6888
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
3814 Asbury Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6888
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6888
Grades: Inquire with school
| 36 students
718 East 28th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6600
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6600
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Pennsylvania Global Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
3740 W 26th Street
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5522
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5522
Grades: K-12
| 236 students
3227 Highland Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5395
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5395
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
3325 Cherry Street
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6800
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
1330 W 8th St
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
1432 Wilkins Rd
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5493
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5493
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
2138 Willow St
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-2171
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-2171
Grades: K-3
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Erie County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Erie County, PA include North East High School, Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy and Fairview High School.
How many public schools are located in Erie County?
68 public schools are located in Erie County.
What percentage of students in Erie County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Erie County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County?
Erie County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Erie County include: Union City Middle School vs. Fort Leboeuf Middle School, Edison Elementary School vs. Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School, Diehl School vs. Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School
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