Best Public High Schools in 16506 (Erie, PA) (2025-26)

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Best 16506 Pennsylvania Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,161 students in 16506, PA.

The top ranked public high school in 16506, PA is Mcdowell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 16506 have an score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 16506, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 16506 have a of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Mcdowell High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 16506, PA Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mcdowell High School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
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Top 50%

3580 West 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5403

Gr: 9-12 | 2,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

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16506, Pennsylvania 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Mcdowell Ihs Elementary School (Closed 2010)

3320 Caughey Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5487

Gr: 9-10 | 1,280 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Mcdowell Senior High School (Closed 2010)

3580 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5403

Gr: 11-12 | 1,217 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Millcreek Learning Center (Closed 2013)

3814 Asbury Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6888

Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

North Coast School (Closed 2013)

3814 Asbury Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 836-6888

Gr: Inquire with school | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Pennsylvania Global Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)

Charter School

3740 W 26th Street
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5522

Gr: K-12 | 236 students Minority enrollment: 14%

Ridgefield Elementary School (Closed 2014)

3227 Highland Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5395

Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 16506, PA?

The top ranked public high schools in 16506, PA include Mcdowell High School.

How many public high schools are located in 16506?

1 public high schools are located in 16506.

What is the racial composition of students in 16506?

16506 public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).