For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,299 students in 16505, PA (there are , serving 254 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 16505, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
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 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), 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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16505, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tracy Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2624 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5800
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5800
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Westlake Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4330 W Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5750
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Montessori Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2549 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-7771
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-7771
Gr: K-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Harding School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Lincoln Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-6550
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
16505, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1432 Wilkins Rd
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5493
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5493
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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?
90% of all K-12 students in 16505 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16505?
16505 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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