Top 10 Best Erie County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 private preschools serving 4,475 students in Erie County, PA.
The best top ranked private preschools in Erie County, PA include St. Jude School, St. Luke School and St. Boniface PreSchool.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
65% of private preschools in Erie County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Erie County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bethel Christian School Erie, PA
Bethel Christian School Erie, PA Photo - BCS Basketball before a home game
(Baptist)
(7)
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Grades: PK-12
| 228 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
2510 Greengarden Rd
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 455-1387
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Elizabeth Black School
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Grades: PK
| 215 students
Erie Day School
Erie Day School Photo
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Grades: NS-8
| 215 students
Erie First Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
8150 Oliver Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-6979
Grades: PK-12
| 252 students
Leadership Christian Academy
Leadership Christian Academy Photo - The LCA middle school welcomed our "resident engineer," Paul Matters, for a special day of hands-on learning. Lights, glasses & experimentation!
(Christian)
5900 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
Our Lady Of Peace Elementary School
(Catholic)
(2)
2401 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-3548
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
St. Boniface PreSchool
(Catholic)
9363 Wattsburg Road
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 825-4238
Grades: NS
| 77 students
St. George Grade School
(Catholic)
(1)
1612 Bryant St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 864-4821
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
St. James Continuation School
(Catholic)
2602 Buffalo Rd
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-3429
Grades: PK-8
| 282 students
St. Jude School
St. Jude School Photo - Students particpate in daily prayer and religion classes; school and class liturgies, spiritual retreats, sacrament preparation and character education. Older students perform community service and serve as “guardian angels” to second and third graders preparing for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
(Catholic)
606 Lowell Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
St. Luke School
(Catholic)
425 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
Grades: PK-8
| 359 students
St. Peter Cathedral Center School
(Catholic)
160 W 11th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 452-4276
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Early Connections City Center Childcare
Daycare / Preschool
704 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
Grades: NS
| 13 students
Erie KinderCare
Erie KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
625 Holland St.
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-5260
Grades: NS-PK
| 118 students
Montessori In The Woods
Montessori In The Woods Photo
Montessori School
1390 Townhall Rd W
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-3760
Grades: PK-K
| 49 students
St. Gregory Parish School
(Catholic)
140 W Main St
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-4571
Grades: PK-8
| 90 students
Sarah A Reed Children's Center
Alternative School (Christian)
310 E 10th St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 455-6562
Grades: PK-3
| 54 students
South Hills Child Development Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
3808 Caughey Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-7114
Grades: PK-K
| 107 students
West Lake KinderCare
West Lake KinderCare Photo - We are located at 4575 West Lake Road in Millcreek Township
Daycare / Preschool
4575 West Lake Rd.
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-4685
Grades: NS-PK
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Erie County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
229 Rice Avenue
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-9537
Grades: PK-12
| 128 students
Harbor Creek Christian School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School (Baptist)
4719 Buffalo Road
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 898-3187
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
1012 E 28th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 456-7212
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
2910 Sterrettania Road
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-2155
Grades: NS-6
| 104 students
426 Eagle Point Blvd
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 455-1268
Grades: PK-8
| 125 students
2501 Plum Street
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 459-7247
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
606 Raspberry Street
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 454-2454
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
101 Olin Avenue
Girard, PA 16417
Grades: PK-8
| students
504 E 27th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 452-6874
Grades: K-9
| 176 students
2551 W 8th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-5451
Grades: NS-8
| 463 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Erie County, PA?
The top ranked private preschools in Erie County, PA include St. Jude School, St. Luke School and St. Boniface PreSchool.
How many private preschools are located in Erie County, PA?
20 private preschools are located in Erie County, PA.
How diverse are private preschools in Erie County, PA?
Erie County, PA private preschools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Erie County, PA?
65% of private preschools in Erie County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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