For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 678 students in 16505, PA.
The top ranked public preschool in 16505, PA is Harding School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 16505 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 16505, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16505, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harding School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Lincoln Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-6550
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 678 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 preschools in 16505, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 16505, PA include Harding School.
How many public preschools are located in 16505?
1 public preschools are located in 16505.
What is the racial composition of students in 16505?
16505 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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