For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,021 students in 16502, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 413 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 16502, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 16502, PA are Strong Vincent Middle School and Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16502 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16502, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16502, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strong Vincent Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1330 West 8
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #22.
Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1006 West 10th Street
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 520-6468
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 520-6468
Grades: K-8
| 292 students
16502, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
816 Park Ave N
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6450
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Irving Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
2310 Plum St
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6770
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6770
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
1330 W 8th St
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 16502, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 16502, PA include Strong Vincent Middle School and Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 16502?
2 public schools are located in 16502.
What percentage of students in 16502 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 16502 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16502?
16502 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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