📊 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 →
All 13 Rated Districts in Erie County, PA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County 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 Erie County, Pennsylvania (2026)
This page lists the 13 public school districts headquartered in Erie County, Pennsylvania that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using PSSA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Pennsylvania, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Erie County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Erie County, Pennsylvania? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in Erie County, Pennsylvania, 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 (PSSA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.