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Best 16505 Pennsylvania Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,109 students in 16505, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 16505, PA are 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 middle schools in zipcode 16505 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 16505, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 16505, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westlake Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4330 W Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Montessori Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2549 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-7771
Gr: K-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 16505 Pennsylvania

16505, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1432 Wilkins Rd
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 middle schools in 16505, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 16505, PA include Westlake Middle School and Montessori Regional Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 16505?
2 public middle schools are located in 16505.
What is the racial composition of students in 16505?
16505 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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