| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview School District | Fairview | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 1,876 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Harbor Creek School District | Harborcreek | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 2,074 | 5 | K–12 | 4 |
| General McLane School District | Edinboro | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 2,106 | 4 | K–12 | 3 |
| Fort LeBoeuf School District | Mill Village | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 1,988 | 5 | K–12 | 3 |
| Girard School District | Girard | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 1,545 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Millcreek Township School District | Erie | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 6,411 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
| North East School District | North East | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1,514 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Northwestern School District | Albion | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 1,212 | 4 | K–12 | 6 |
| Wattsburg Area School District | Wattsburg | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1,256 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Iroquois School District | Erie | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 1,077 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Corry Area School District | Corry | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1,869 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Union City Area School District | Union City | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 971 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Erie City School District | Erie | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 10,100 | 15 | PK–12 | 8 |
How Erie County compares
Together they enroll 33,999 students across 64 schools. The largest is Erie City School District with 10,100 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Erie County has 13 public school districts covering 33 zip codes. The top-rated district in Erie County is Fairview School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Erie County, PA?
13 school districts serve zip codes in Erie County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Erie County, PA?
Of the districts serving Erie County, Fairview School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.