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Best Erie Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 6,803 students in Erie, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Erie, PA are Belle Valley Elementary School, Iroquois Elementary School and Grover Cleveland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Erie have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Erie, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Valley Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5300 Henderson Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 835-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Iroquois Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4231 Morse St
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 899-7643
Gr: PK-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1540 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Joanna Connell School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6785
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
831 E 31st St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6685
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
955 W 29th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 874-6485
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
230 East 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Pfeiffer-burleigh School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
235 E 11th St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Harding School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Lincoln Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
933 E 22nd St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6870
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Diehl School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2327 Fairmont Pkwy
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6585
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 E Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 874-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Erie, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Erie, PA include Belle Valley Elementary School, Iroquois Elementary School and Grover Cleveland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Erie?
13 public preschools are located in Erie.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie?
Erie public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Erie are often viewed compared to one another?

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