For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 601 students in 16501, PA (there are , serving 651 private students). 48% of all K-12 students in 16501, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 16501, PA is Perseus House Cs Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 16501 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16501, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16501, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perseus House Cs Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1511 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 480-5914
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 480-5914
Gr: 6-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 16501, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16501, PA include Perseus House Cs Of Excellence.
How many public schools are located in 16501?
1 public schools are located in 16501.
What percentage of students in 16501 go to public school?
48% of all K-12 students in 16501 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16501?
16501 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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