For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,269 students in 16511, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16511, PA are Klein Elementary School, Iroquois Elementary School and Edison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 16511 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 16511, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16511, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Iroquois Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4231 Morse St
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 899-7643
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 899-7643
Grades: PK-6
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1921 E Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 874-6470
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 874-6470
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 16511, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 16511, PA include Klein Elementary School, Iroquois Elementary School and Edison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 16511?
3 public elementary schools are located in 16511.
What is the racial composition of students in 16511?
16511 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% 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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