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Best Elementary Schools in erie, PA
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Erie City School District serves around 7,000 elementary students across 13 schools in 2024–25, with a diverse student body (64% minority) at a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. However, academic performance trails state averages—just 11% proficiency in math (vs 35% statewide) and 23% in reading (vs 53%).To address these gaps, Erie has launched after-school “Anchor” and summer “Sail” literacy programs offering small-group reading instruction with thematic ties to classroom lessons. Incentives like field trips and school supplies are boosting attendance and engagement.

Meanwhile, high-performing suburban schools, like Klein Elementary (62% math, 77% reading proficiency), offer models for replication. By combining targeted intervention, community incentives, and benchmarking against local success stories, Erie is setting the stage for stronger, more equitable elementary education in Pennsylvania.