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16501 Pennsylvania Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 651 students in 16501, PA (there are 1 public school, serving 627 public students). 51% 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 86%.
50% of private schools in 16501, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 16501 Pennsylvania Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cathedral Preparatory School
Cathedral Preparatory School
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
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Early Connections City Center Childcare
Gr: NS | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
704 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4576
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Erie KinderCare Photo
Erie KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Daycare / Preschool
625 Holland St.
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-5260
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Luther Memorial Academy
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
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16501, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Peter Cathedral Center School
St. Peter Cathedral Center School
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students
Catholic
160 W 11th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 452-4276
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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?
51% 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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