Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Erie First Christian Academy
About the School
- Erie First Christian Academy serves 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Other school association(s).
- The student:teacher of Erie First Christian Academy is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Assembly of God.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Erie First Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
Partnering in reaching the heart, teaching the mind with a biblical worldview.
Student Body
Total Students
278 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erie First Christian Academy's ranking?
Erie First Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Erie First Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Erie First Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Erie First Christian Academy is Community Country Day School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori In The Woods (2.3 miles away)
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Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
220 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
5900 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
5800 Old Zuck Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 449-3585
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
5800 Old Zuck Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 449-3585
Distance: 82.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
221 New Castle St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-1188
Distance: 101.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Christian
181 Hudson Road
Creekside, PA 15732
(724) 463-7719
Distance: 111.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
56 Alliance Rd
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-0216
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
220 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
5900 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
5800 Old Zuck Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 449-3585
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
5900 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Catholic
425 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
Distance: 82.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
221 New Castle St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-1188
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
5800 Old Zuck Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 449-3585
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Montessori School
1390 Townhall Rd W
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-3760
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 418 students
Catholic
1612 Bryant St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 864-4821
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students
Catholic
2401 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
5800 Old Zuck Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 449-3585
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 2 students
Christian
5651 Perry Hwy
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-1554
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 497 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 34
Catholic
538 E Grandview Blvd
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 22
All-boys (Catholic)
225 W 9th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
5800 Old Zuck Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 449-3585
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 418 students
Catholic
1612 Bryant St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 864-4821
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students
Catholic
2401 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 2 students
Christian
5651 Perry Hwy
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-1554
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Montessori School
1390 Townhall Rd W
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-3760
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students
Catholic
2401 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 111 students
Daycare / Preschool
3808 Caughey Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-7114
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students
Catholic
2510 Greengarden Rd
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 455-1387
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Miles
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Conneaut Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22491 State Highway 18
Conneautville, PA 16406
(814) 587-6326
Conneautville, PA 16406
(814) 587-6326
9434 miles
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11911 Bond St
East Springfield, PA 16411
(814) 756-9400
East Springfield, PA 16411
(814) 756-9400
9434.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
9435.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Northwestern Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
9435.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10450 John Williams Avenue
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
9435.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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