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Erie County Public Schools

Total Schools

68

public schools

Total Enrollment

35,548

students

School Districts

18

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Erie County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Pennsylvania; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Erie County has 18 district entries. Erie City SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 15 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 14 listed communities. Erie has the most listed schools, with 36 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 36 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

68

in Erie County

Reported Enrollment

35,548

68 schools reporting

School Districts

18

districts

Charter Schools

4

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary36
Middle16
High16
Other0

18 School Districts in Erie County

Erie City SD

15 schools
10,061 students

Millcreek Township SD

9 schools
6,356 students

General McLane SD

4 schools
2,106 students

Harbor Creek SD

5 schools
2,074 students

Fort LeBoeuf SD

5 schools
1,986 students

Fairview SD

3 schools
1,876 students

Corry Area SD

4 schools
1,869 students

Girard SD

3 schools
1,545 students

North East SD

4 schools
1,513 students

Wattsburg Area SD

3 schools
1,253 students

68 Public Schools in Erie County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 68 matching schools

Erie HS

Erie City SD

Erie, 16508 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,317 students

McDowell HS

Millcreek Township SD

Erie, 16506 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,205 students

Woodrow Wilson MS

Erie City SD

Erie, 16504 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle756 students

Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

Erie City SD

Erie, 16508 / City: Small

Listed only9–12High753 students

Strong Vincent MS

Erie City SD

Erie, 16502 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle729 students

Fairview El Sch

Fairview SD

Fairview, 16415 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–4Primary717 students

General McLane HS

General McLane SD

Edinboro, 16412 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High698 students

Fort LeBoeuf SHS

Fort LeBoeuf SD

Waterford, 16441 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High663 students

Grandview El Sch

Millcreek Township SD

Erie, 16506 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary659 students

East MS

Erie City SD

Erie, 16503 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle654 students

James W Parker MS

General McLane SD

Edinboro, 16412 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–8Middle652 students

Harbor Creek Senior HS

Harbor Creek SD

Harborcreek, 16421 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High614 students

Corry Area HS

Corry Area SD

Corry, 16407 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High613 students

Belle Valley El Sch

Millcreek Township SD

Erie, 16509 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary610 students

Perseus House CS of Excellence

Perseus House CS of Excellence

Erie, 16501 / City: Small

Listed only6–12Charter610 students

Harding Sch

Erie City SD

Erie, 16505 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary590 students

Fairview HS

Fairview SD

Fairview, 16415 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High588 students

Montessori Regional CS

Montessori Regional CS

Erie, 16505 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–8Charter583 students

Elk Valley El Sch

Girard SD

Lake City, 16423 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–4Primary573 students

Fairview MS

Fairview SD

Fairview, 16415 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–8Middle571 students

Erie County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Erie County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Pennsylvania. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Erie County public school directory?

The directory lists 68 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Erie County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Erie County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Erie County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Erie County?

Start with the 18 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Erie County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.