For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,152 students in 16505, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 920 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 16505, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 16505, PA are Tracy Elementary School, Westlake Middle School and Montessori Regional Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16505 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16505, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16505, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tracy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2624 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5800
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5800
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Westlake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4330 W Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5750
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5750
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Montessori Regional Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2549 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-7771
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-7771
Grades: K-8
| 583 students
Rank: #44.
Harding School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Lincoln Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-6550
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
16505, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1432 Wilkins Rd
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5493
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5493
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 16505, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 16505, PA include Tracy Elementary School, Westlake Middle School and Montessori Regional Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 16505?
4 public schools are located in 16505.
What percentage of students in 16505 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 16505 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16505?
16505 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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