2025 Best School Districts in Erie, Pennsylvania
K-12 Schools
- Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy
- Magnet school consistently ranked among the best in Pennsylvania
- McDowell High School
- Large public high school known for diverse academic and extracurricular offerings
- Harding Elementary School
- Known for its strong community involvement and academic programs
Colleges and Universities
- Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
- Four-year and graduate college part of the Pennsylvania State University system
- Gannon University
- Private Catholic university offering a wide range of programs
- Mercyhurst University
- Private liberal arts university known for intelligence studies and performing arts
