About the School
- Holy Rosary School in Erie, PA, serves 181 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through grade 8 in a central city setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 18 teachers supporting its Catholic educational program.
- Approximately 31% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
- Holy Rosary School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- Tuition and other financial details align with the local private elementary school market in Erie.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
181 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Holy Rosary School?
The application deadline for Holy Rosary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Holy Rosary School is Mercyhurst Preparatory School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Luke School (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Catholic
425 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
Distance: 1.2 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: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK | 215 students
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Daycare / Preschool
625 Holland St.
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-5260
Distance: 1.2 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: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Distance: 2.0 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: 2.5 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 2 students
Christian
5651 Perry Hwy
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-1554
Distance: 3.6 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: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Catholic
425 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
Distance: 1.2 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: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Distance: 1.9 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: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Catholic
2602 Buffalo Rd
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-3429
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Catholic
425 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK | 215 students
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Daycare / Preschool
625 Holland St.
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-5260
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
704 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
831 E 31st St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6685
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6685
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
933 E 22nd St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6870
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 874-6870
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
718 E 28th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6600
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6600
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 East 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6650
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 874-6650
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Joanna Connell School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1820 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6785
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 874-6785
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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