For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,170 students in 16509, PA (there are , serving 837 private students). 79% 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 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16509, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16509, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robison Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1651 Robison Road West
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 796-3742
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 796-3742
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Chestnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 W 54th St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5550
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5550
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Valley Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 Henderson Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5600
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #44.
Seneca High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10770 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
James S Wilson Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 W 54 St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5500
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: #66.
Wattsburg Area El Center
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10780 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Grades: K-4
| 485 students
Rank: #77.
Wattsburg Area Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10774 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-3400
Grades: 5-8
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
Erie County Technical School
Vocational School
8500 Oliver Road
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-8600
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
16509, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3325 Cherry St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 874-6200
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 874-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
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?
79% 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 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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