For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,299 students in 16505, PA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 16505 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16505, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16505, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tracy Elementary 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
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Westlake Middle 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
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Montessori Regional 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
| 632 students
Rank: #44.
Harding 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
| 678 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 elementary schools in 16505, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16505, PA include Tracy Elementary School, Westlake Middle School and Montessori Regional Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16505?
4 public elementary schools are located in 16505.
What is the racial composition of students in 16505?
16505 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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