Best High Schools in Erie County, PA

Erie County, PA has 24 high schools with 13,561 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Erie County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Erie County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Harbor Creek Senior Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harbor Creek Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 614 Students

2. Fairview Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairview Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 588 Students

3. North East Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North East Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 526 Students

4. Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Erie City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students

5. Northwestern Shs

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northwestern Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 410 Students

6. Seneca Hs

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wattsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students

7. General Mclane Hs

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

General Mclane Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students

8. Fort Leboeuf Shs

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fort Leboeuf Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 663 Students

9. Girard Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Girard Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students

10. Union City Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union City Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students

Best Middle Schools in Erie County, PA

Erie County, PA has 17 middle schools with 8,164 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Erie County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Erie County meet expectations.

1. Fairview Ms

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairview Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 571 Students

2. Walnut Creek Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Millcreek Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students

3. North East Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North East Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students

4. James W Parker Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

General Mclane Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 652 Students

5. Wattsburg Area Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wattsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 409 Students

6. Harbor Creek Junior Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Harbor Creek Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 388 Students

7. Rice Avenue Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Girard Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students

8. Fort Leboeuf Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fort Leboeuf Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students

9. Union City Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union City Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 206 Students

10. Westlake Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Millcreek Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Erie County, PA

Erie County, PA has 49 elementary schools with 18,770 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Erie County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Erie County meet expectations.

1. Bradford Woods El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Allegheny Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students

2. Union City El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union City Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students

3. Wattsburg Area El Ctr

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wattsburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 455 Students

4. Robison El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fort Leboeuf Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students

5. Springfield El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northwestern Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 175 Students

6. Klein El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harbor Creek Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 306 Students

7. Rolling Ridge El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harbor Creek Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 474 Students

8. Asbury El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Millcreek Township Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students

9. Fairview El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairview Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 717 Students

10. Clark El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harbor Creek Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 292 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Erie County, PA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Erie County, PA has a total population of 270,876 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Erie County, PA

40,495

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Erie County, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

20.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.43 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.85 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Erie County, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Erie County, PA.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

979 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Erie County, PA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations