For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,276 students in 16508, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 189 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 16508, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 16508, PA are Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, Grover Cleveland Elementary School and Perry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16508 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 16508, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16508, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1540 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6670
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 W 29th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6485
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6485
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Erie High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 16508, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16508, PA include Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, Grover Cleveland Elementary School and Perry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 16508?
4 public schools are located in 16508.
What percentage of students in 16508 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 16508 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16508?
16508 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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