📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
13 Rated Districts in the Erie, PA Metro Area
PSSA 2024–25 · percentile among Pennsylvania districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fairview School District | Fairview | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #2 | Harbor Creek School District | Harborcreek | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #3 | General McLane School District | Edinboro | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #4 | Fort LeBoeuf School District | Waterford | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #5 | Girard School District | Girard | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #6 | Millcreek Township School District | Erie | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #7 | North East School District | North East | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #8 | Northwestern School District | Albion | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #9 | Wattsburg Area School District | Erie | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #10 | Iroquois School District | Erie | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #11 | Corry Area School District | Corry | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #12 | Union City Area School District | Union City | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #13 | Erie City School District | Erie | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in the Erie, PA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from PSSA 2024–25 (Pennsylvania) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Erie, PA metro area? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in the Erie, PA metro area, the highest-rated is Fairview School District (Fairview), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 94th percentile of Pennsylvania districts on PSSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.