For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 998 students in 16510, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 16510, PA are Joanna Connell School and Diehl School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 16510 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 16510, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16510, PA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joanna Connell School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1820 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6785
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6785
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Diehl School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2327 Fairmont Pkwy
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6585
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6585
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
16510, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1661 Buffalo Rd
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6850
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6850
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
2138 Willow St
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-2171
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-2171
Gr: K-3 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 16510, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 16510, PA include Joanna Connell School and Diehl School.
How many public preschools are located in 16510?
2 public preschools are located in 16510.
What is the racial composition of students in 16510?
16510 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% 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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