For the 2025-26 school year, there are 28 private schools serving 4,863 students in Erie County, PA (there are 68 public schools, serving 35,880 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Erie County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Erie County, PA include St. James Elementary School, Mercyhurst Preparatory School, and Cathedral Preparatory School.
The average tuition cost is $11,729, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,847.
Top Ranked Erie County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
2510 Greengarden Rd
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 455-1387
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 455-1387
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students
Cathedral Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
225 W 9th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Elizabeth Black School
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Gr: PK | 215 students
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Erie First Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
8150 Oliver Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-6979
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-6979
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Harborcreek Youth Services
All-boys | Alternative School
5712 Iroquois Ave
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 899-7664
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 899-7664
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students
Mercyhurst Preparatory School![Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.]( "Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.")
(Catholic)
538 E Grandview Blvd
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
Gr: 8-12 | 497 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2401 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 397-2213
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students
St. Boniface PreSchool
(Catholic)
9363 Wattsburg Road
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 825-4238
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 825-4238
Gr: NS | 77 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7
1612 Bryant St
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 864-4821
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 864-4821
Gr: K-8 | 418 students
St. James Elementary School
(Catholic)
2602 Buffalo Rd
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-3429
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-3429
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Luke School
(Catholic)
425 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Tuition listed
Community Country Day School
Special Education School
5800 Old Zuck Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 449-3585
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 449-3585
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Early Connections City Center Childcare
Daycare / Preschool
704 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
Gr: NS | 13 students
Erie KinderCare![Erie KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "Erie KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
625 Holland St.
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-5260
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-5260
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
190 Hunter Willis Road
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-6169
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 824-6169
Gr: 1-8 | 10 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!]( "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
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
220 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Montessori In The Woods![Montessori In The Woods Photo]( "Montessori In The Woods Photo")
Montessori School
1390 Townhall Rd W
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-3760
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-3760
Gr: PK-K | 52 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Open Door Christian Academy
(Baptist)
11238 Route 8
Wattsburg, PA 16442
(814) 739-2171
Wattsburg, PA 16442
(814) 739-2171
Gr: 4-12 | 13 students
St. Gregory Parish School
(Catholic)
140 W Main St
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-4571
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-4571
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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.]( "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
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
South Hills Child Development Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
3808 Caughey Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-7114
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-7114
Gr: PK-K | 111 students Tuition listed
Triumphant Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
5651 Perry Hwy
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-1554
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-1554
Gr: 3-9 | 2 students
West Lake KinderCare![West Lake KinderCare Photo - We are located at 4575 West Lake Road in Millcreek Township]( "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
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-4685
Gr: NS-PK | 5 students Tuition listed
Erie County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Erie Prep Academy (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
8155 Oliver Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 679-4400
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 679-4400
Gr: NS | 60 students Tuition listed
229 Rice Avenue
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-9537
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-9537
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students
Harbor Creek Christian School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School (Baptist)
4719 Buffalo Road
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 898-3187
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 898-3187
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
Holy Rosary School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
1012 E 28th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 456-7212
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 456-7212
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Montessori Children's House Of Erie (Closed 2000)
Montessori School
2910 Sterrettania Road
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-2155
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-2155
Gr: NS-6 | 104 students
426 Eagle Point Blvd
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 455-1268
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 455-1268
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Sacred Heart School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
2501 Plum Street
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 459-7247
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 459-7247
Gr: K-8 | 144 students
St. Andrew School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
606 Raspberry Street
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 454-2454
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 454-2454
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
504 E 27th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 452-6874
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 452-6874
Gr: K-9 | 176 students
160 W 11th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 452-4276
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 452-4276
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students
Sarah A Reed Children's Center (Closed 2025)
Alternative School (Christian)
310 E 10th St
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 455-6562
Erie, PA 16503
(814) 455-6562
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
Villa Maria Academy (Closed 2025)
All-girls (Catholic)
2403 W 8th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 453-7737
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 453-7737
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students
2551 W 8th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-5451
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-5451
Gr: NS-8 | 463 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Erie County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Erie County, PA include St. James Elementary School, Mercyhurst Preparatory School, and Cathedral Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Erie County?
28 private schools are located in Erie County.
How much do private schools cost in Erie County?
The average tuition cost is $11,729, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,847.
How diverse are private schools in Erie County?
Erie County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Erie County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Erie County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Erie County?
Which private schools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Erie County include: Cathedral Preparatory School vs. Mercyhurst Preparatory School, Triumphant Life Christian Academy vs. Erie First Christian Academy, Mercyhurst Preparatory School vs. Cathedral Preparatory School
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