For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,109 students in 16505, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 16505, PA are Westlake Middle School and Montessori Regional Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 16505 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 16505, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16505, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westlake Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4330 W Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5750
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5750
Grades: 6-8
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Montessori Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2549 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-7771
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-7771
Grades: K-8
| 632 students
16505, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1432 Wilkins Rd
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5493
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5493
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 16505, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 16505, PA include Westlake Middle School and Montessori Regional Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 16505?
2 public middle schools are located in 16505.
What is the racial composition of students in 16505?
16505 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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