Erie County Public Schools
Erie County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
68
public schools
Total Enrollment
35,548
students
School Districts
18
districts
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.
Erie County has 18 district entries. Erie City SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 15 schools.
School records are spread across 14 listed communities. Erie has the most listed schools, with 36 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 36 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
18 School Districts in Erie County
Erie City SD
Millcreek Township SD
General McLane SD
Harbor Creek SD
Fort LeBoeuf SD
Fairview SD
Corry Area SD
Girard SD
North East SD
Wattsburg Area SD
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 68 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie HS | Profile | Erie City SD | Erie, 16508City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,317 |
| McDowell HS | Profile | Millcreek Township SD | Erie, 16506Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,205 |
| Woodrow Wilson MS | Listed only | Erie City SD | Erie, 16504City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 756 |
| Northwest PA Collegiate Academy | Listed only | Erie City SD | Erie, 16508City: Small | 9–12 | High | 753 |
| Strong Vincent MS | Listed only | Erie City SD | Erie, 16502City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 729 |
| Fairview El Sch | Listed only | Fairview SD | Fairview, 16415Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 717 |
| General McLane HS | Listed only | General McLane SD | Edinboro, 16412Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 698 |
| Fort LeBoeuf SHS | Listed only | Fort LeBoeuf SD | Waterford, 16441Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 663 |
| Grandview El Sch | Listed only | Millcreek Township SD | Erie, 16506Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 659 |
| East MS | Listed only | Erie City SD | Erie, 16503City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 654 |
| James W Parker MS | Listed only | General McLane SD | Edinboro, 16412Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 652 |
| Harbor Creek Senior HS | Listed only | Harbor Creek SD | Harborcreek, 16421Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 614 |
| Corry Area HS | Listed only | Corry Area SD | Corry, 16407Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 613 |
| Belle Valley El Sch | Listed only | Millcreek Township SD | Erie, 16509Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 610 |
| Perseus House CS of Excellence | Listed only | Perseus House CS of Excellence | Erie, 16501City: Small | 6–12 | Charter | 610 |
| Harding Sch | Listed only | Erie City SD | Erie, 16505City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 590 |
| Fairview HS | Listed only | Fairview SD | Fairview, 16415Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 588 |
| Montessori Regional CS | Listed only | Montessori Regional CS | Erie, 16505Suburb: Midsize | KG–8 | Charter | 583 |
| Elk Valley El Sch | Listed only | Girard SD | Lake City, 16423Suburb: Midsize | PK–4 | Primary | 573 |
| Fairview MS | Listed only | Fairview SD | Fairview, 16415Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 571 |
Erie HS
Erie City SD
Erie, 16508 / City: Small
McDowell HS
Millcreek Township SD
Erie, 16506 / Suburb: Midsize
Woodrow Wilson MS
Erie City SD
Erie, 16504 / City: Small
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
Erie City SD
Erie, 16508 / City: Small
Strong Vincent MS
Erie City SD
Erie, 16502 / City: Small
Fairview El Sch
Fairview SD
Fairview, 16415 / Rural: Fringe
General McLane HS
General McLane SD
Edinboro, 16412 / Rural: Fringe
Fort LeBoeuf SHS
Fort LeBoeuf SD
Waterford, 16441 / Rural: Distant
Grandview El Sch
Millcreek Township SD
Erie, 16506 / Suburb: Midsize
East MS
Erie City SD
Erie, 16503 / City: Small
James W Parker MS
General McLane SD
Edinboro, 16412 / Rural: Fringe
Harbor Creek Senior HS
Harbor Creek SD
Harborcreek, 16421 / Suburb: Midsize
Corry Area HS
Corry Area SD
Corry, 16407 / Rural: Fringe
Belle Valley El Sch
Millcreek Township SD
Erie, 16509 / Suburb: Midsize
Perseus House CS of Excellence
Perseus House CS of Excellence
Erie, 16501 / City: Small
Harding Sch
Erie City SD
Erie, 16505 / City: Small
Fairview HS
Fairview SD
Fairview, 16415 / Rural: Fringe
Montessori Regional CS
Montessori Regional CS
Erie, 16505 / Suburb: Midsize
Elk Valley El Sch
Girard SD
Lake City, 16423 / Suburb: Midsize
Fairview MS
Fairview SD
Fairview, 16415 / Rural: Fringe
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.