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Best Erie Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 5,922 students in Erie, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Erie, PA are James S Wilson Middle School, Wattsburg Area Middle School and Westlake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Erie have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Erie, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James S Wilson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 W 54 St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Wattsburg Area Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10774 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 814-4153
Gr: 5-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Westlake Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4330 W Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 835-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Iroquois Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Main Street
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 899-7643
Gr: 7-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Montessori Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2549 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-7771
Gr: K-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1446 East Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 461-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Strong Vincent Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1330 West 8
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
718 E 28th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
East Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Atkins St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Perseus House Cs Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1511 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 480-5914
Gr: 6-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Erie, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Erie, PA include James S Wilson Middle School, Wattsburg Area Middle School and Westlake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Erie?
10 public middle schools are located in Erie.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie?
Erie public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Erie are often viewed compared to one another?

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