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Best 16501 Pennsylvania Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 651 students in 16501, PA (there are 1 public school, serving 601 public students). 52% of all K-12 students in 16501, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private school in 16501, PA is Cathedral Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in 16501, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top Ranked 16501 Pennsylvania Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cathedral Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
225 W 9th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Early Connections City Center Childcare
Daycare / Preschool
704 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
Gr: NS | 13 students
Erie KinderCare
Erie KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
625 Holland St.
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-5260
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Luther Memorial Academy
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(1)
220 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 16501 Pennsylvania

16501, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
160 W 11th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 452-4276
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 16501, PA?
The top ranked private schools in 16501, PA is Cathedral Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in 16501?
4 private schools are located in 16501.
What percentage of students in 16501 go to private school?
52% of all K-12 students in 16501 are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 16501?
50% of private schools in 16501 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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