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Best Erie County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 51 public elementary schools serving 24,257 students in Erie County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Erie County, PA are Clark Elementary School, Robison Elementary School and Mill Village Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Erie County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3650 Depot Rd
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 897-2100
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Robison Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1651 Robison Road West
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 796-3742
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Mill Village Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2757 East Center Street
Mill Village, PA 16427
(814) 796-2060
Gr: K-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Edinboro Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5390 Route 6n
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 273-1033
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Rolling Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3700 Ridge Pkwy
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 897-2100
Gr: K-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Mckean Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5120 West Rd
Mc Kean, PA 16426
(814) 273-1033
Gr: K-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5875 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 836-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Klein Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5325 E Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 897-2100
Gr: K-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4967 Avonia Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Gr: 5-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5145 Avonia Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 474-2600
Gr: K-4 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Chestnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 W 54th St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5550
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
323 Cherry Street
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-4833
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
North East Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 E Division Street
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4301 Lancaster Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6300
Gr: K-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Belle Valley Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5300 Henderson Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Walnut Creek Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5901 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 835-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1717.
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2556 Maple Ave
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1818.
James W Parker Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11781 Edinboro Rd
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 273-1033
Gr: 5-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1919.
Fort Leboeuf Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
865 Cherry St
Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 796-2681
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2020.
Rice Avenue Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 Rice Ave
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5604
Gr: 5-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11911 Bond St
East Springfield, PA 16411
(814) 756-9400
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Wattsburg Area El Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10780 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-4152
Gr: K-4 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2323.
James S Wilson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 W 54 St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2424.
Tracy Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2624 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5800
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2525.
North East Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1903 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-8671
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2626.
Wattsburg Area Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10774 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 814-4153
Gr: 5-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2727.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10450 John Williams Avenue
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2828.
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: 20%
Rank: #2929.
Iroquois Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4231 Morse St
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 899-7643
Gr: PK-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3030.
Union City Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
105 Concord Street
Union City, PA 16438
(814) 438-7673
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3131.
Union City Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
91 Miles Street
Union City, PA 16438
(814) 438-7611
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3232.
Corry Area Intrmd School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W Main St
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-9491
Gr: 3-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3333.
Corry Area Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
534 E Pleasant Street
Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-8297
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3434.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3535.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1540 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Erie County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Erie County, PA include Clark Elementary School, Robison Elementary School and Mill Village Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Erie County?
52 public elementary schools are located in Erie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County?
Erie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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