Best 16509 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,191 students in 16509, PA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,025 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 16509, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 16509, PA are Robison Elementary School, Chestnut Hill Elementary School and Belle Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16509 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 16509, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 16509, PA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Seneca High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10770 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-4154
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: n/an/a
Erie County Technical School
Vocational School
8500 Oliver Road
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 16509, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16509, PA include Robison Elementary School, Chestnut Hill Elementary School and Belle Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 16509?
8 public schools are located in 16509.
What percentage of students in 16509 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 16509 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16509?
16509 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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