Public schools in Erie, PA
35 open public schools with an address in Erie, operated by 10 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
35
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
21,457
35 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
3
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Erie public schools
The federal directory lists 35 public schools in Erie, PA: 22 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high. The 35 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 21,457 students, an average of 613 per school. The largest campus is Erie HS (2,501 students), and the largest elementary school is Grandview El Sch (691).
Erie City SD operates the most schools here (15), and 6 regular districts have at least one Erie campus, plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Erie
Erie City SD
Public school district
15 schools in Erie
Millcreek Township SD
Public school district
7 schools in Erie · 9 total
Harbor Creek SD
Public school district
3 schools in Erie · 5 total
Wattsburg Area SD
Public school district
3 schools in Erie
Iroquois SD
Public school district
2 schools in Erie
Erie County Technical School
Specialized public school district
1 school in Erie
Fort LeBoeuf SD
Public school district
1 school in Erie · 5 total
Montessori Regional CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Erie
Perseus House CS of Excellence
Independent charter agency
1 school in Erie
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community CS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Erie
Elementary schools in Erie
22| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Valley El Sch Millcreek Township SD | PK–05 | 626 | 13.7:1 | |
| Chestnut Hill El Sch Millcreek Township SD | KG–05 | 403 | 14:1 | |
| Clark El Sch Harbor Creek SD | KG–06 | 303 | 14.7:1 | |
| Diehl Sch Erie City SD | PK–05 | 441 | 12.6:1 | |
| Edison El Sch Erie City SD | PK–05 | 427 | 12.3:1 | |
| Grandview El Sch Millcreek Township SD | KG–05 | 691 | 15.1:1 | |
| Grover Cleveland El Sch Erie City SD | PK–05 | 559 | 13.3:1 | |
| Harding Sch Erie City SD | PK–05 | 633 | 12.3:1 | |
| Iroquois El Sch Iroquois SD | PK–06 | 557 | 11.1:1 | |
| Jefferson El Sch Erie City SD | PK–05 | 447 | 11.9:1 | |
| JoAnna Connell Sch Erie City SD | PK–05 | 556 | 12.2:1 | |
| Klein El Sch Harbor Creek SD | KG–06 | 282 | 12.2:1 | |
| Lincoln El Sch Erie City SD | PK–05 | 347 | 10.1:1 | |
| McKinley El Sch Erie City SD | PK–05 | 504 | 12.3:1 | |
| Montessori Regional CS Montessori Regional CS · Charter | KG–08 | 626 | 14.2:1 | |
| Perry El Sch Erie City SD | PK–05 | 466 | 12.3:1 | |
| Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch Erie City SD | PK–05 | 690 | 13.8:1 | |
| Robert Benjamin Wiley Community CS Robert Benjamin Wiley Community CS · Charter | PK–08 | 550 | 14.1:1 | |
| Robison El Sch Fort LeBoeuf SD | KG–05 | 359 | 11.9:1 | |
| Rolling Ridge El Sch Harbor Creek SD | KG–06 | 472 | 14:1 | |
| Tracy El Sch Millcreek Township SD | KG–05 | 515 | 13.3:1 | |
| Wattsburg Area El Ctr Wattsburg Area SD | KG–04 | 488 | 13:1 |
Middle schools in Erie
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East MS Erie City SD | 06–08 | 672 | 12.3:1 | |
| James S Wilson MS Millcreek Township SD | 06–08 | 547 | 13.2:1 | |
| Strong Vincent MS Erie City SD | 06–08 | 711 | 11.9:1 | |
| Wattsburg Area MS Wattsburg Area SD | 05–08 | 383 | 12.6:1 | |
| Westlake MS Millcreek Township SD | 06–08 | 477 | 11.9:1 | |
| Woodrow Wilson MS Erie City SD | 06–08 | 769 | 12.8:1 |
High schools in Erie
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie County Technical School Erie County Technical School · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 2 | 0.1:1 | |
| Erie HS Erie City SD · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,501 | 13.9:1 | |
| Iroquois JSHS Iroquois SD | 07–12 | 560 | 14.1:1 | |
| McDowell HS Millcreek Township SD | 09–12 | 2,133 | 14.4:1 | |
| Northwest PA Collegiate Academy Erie City SD · Magnet | 09–12 | 750 | 14:1 | |
| Perseus House CS of Excellence Perseus House CS of Excellence · Charter | 06–12 | 627 | 18.7:1 | |
| Seneca HS Wattsburg Area SD | 09–12 | 383 | 12:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.7%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black20.4%
- Asian5.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 35 Erie schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (21,457 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Erie
How many public schools are in Erie, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 35 open public schools with a location address in Erie: 22 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high. Together they reported 21,457 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Erie?
Schools with an address in Erie belong to 10 education agencies, led by Erie City SD (15 schools), Millcreek Township SD (7 schools), Harbor Creek SD (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Erie?
Erie HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Erie, with 2,501 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Erie?
Yes. 3 of the 35 public schools in Erie are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Montessori Regional CS, Perseus House CS of Excellence, Robert Benjamin Wiley Community CS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Erie schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Erie public schools is 12.8:1, similar to the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Erie guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities