2023 Best Public Middle Schools in the Erie Area

• Fairview School District, PA•

• 5-8

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: The faculty is amazing. Everyone hired is very supportive. The academics are wonderful, especially for the honors classes. A lot of clubs, and sports are huge here. Everyone goes to football games even though our team sucks. I play tennis. We have a district officer, bullet proof glass, visitor tags, monthly safety drills, etc. Diversity sucks. Most kids are white. A lot of kids vape, but you can find good people if you look. The guidance counselor is super nice but counseling gets better at the high school. Food is good, and many options. I’m vegetarian so that was good. The janitors are always smiling. The nurse can be helpful sometimes. Just stay away from the stupid parties, stick with the out-crowd, take honors classes, and you will be absolutely fine. Being Christian at a public school is hard, but if I could do it, so can you!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 580

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Millcreek Township School District, PA•

• PK, 6-8

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  Rating 3.43 out of 5  7 reviews

Alum: The school was a great experience for my three years here. The sports teams I was apart of always were very fun. It was hard to get students to the games so it didn’t have the same feel as a high school game. Overall very good school... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 512

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• North East School District, PA•

• 6-8

• grade A minus

• Students 425

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Girard School District, PA•

• 5-8

• grade A minus

• Students 482

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Fort LeBoeuf School District, PA•

• 6-8

• grade A minus

• Students 508

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Millcreek Township School District, PA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: My personal experience with JS Wilson was mostly enjoyable. I had an excellent education. My only negative would be that some of my teachers seemed to care more about some students than others but I persevered and made it through despite all the challenges a middle schooler can face. JS was the first school I attended in Erie Pa after moving from Morgantown WV. I had a hard time adjusting but the atmosphere made me feel better about having to make new friends and I felt more included. Some teachers I had were the best to this very day. I had an english teacher that taught me valuable information that I kept through out my middle and high school careers. These memories and lessons will stick with me through my education as learning never stops.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 563

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• General McLane School District, PA•

• 5-8

• grade B+

• Students 657

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Harbor Creek School District, PA•

• 7-8

• grade B+

• Students 312

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Millcreek Township School District, PA•

• PK, 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: Most teachers were very accommodating to any needs I had, but some were unwilling to adjust the curriculum or give students extra help. However, that was few and far between and I had a good experience at this school.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 532

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Northwestern School District, PA•

• 6-8

• grade B

• Students 330

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Wattsburg Area School District, PA•

• 5-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: Overall, Wattsburg Area Middle school is a nice school. The staff as well as the administration are very nice and are willing to work with you. However, the food quality could be a lot better and at that point they would have received five stars from me. Another thing that could be improved would be parent involvement. Parents can barely do anything with their children or be involved with any school activities whether those activities are after school or during school hours. Academics are not making any students fall behind by any means. Overall, Wattsburg Area Middle School is a very good school and I would highly suggest it to anyone looking to transfer schools in the area.... Read 1 review

• grade B minus

• Students 404

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Union City Area School District, PA•

• 6-8

• grade C+

• Students 249

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Erie, PA•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  9 reviews

Alum: One thing that I love the most about Perseus House Charter School of Excellence is the diversity. Perseus Charter School of Excellence is a melting pot that is rich with many different cultures. Aside from all of the wonderful aspects of Perseus House, I would love for the school to have better funding and have a wider range of academics and clubs.... Read 9 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 594

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Erie, PA•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: This school goes abive and beyond in all areas for their students and their families. Inside the home, always reaching out , open communication , very welcoming, and honest!! I made the right choice and would do it all over again, no hesitation!... Read 1 review

• grade C

• Students 514

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Erie City School District, PA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.13 out of 5  94 reviews

Senior: I went to Strong Vincent my high school years. The school is overall a very nice place, the teachers are very nice, they help whenever you ask. the principles are very good and will help you with anything as much as possible.... Read 94 reviews

• grade C

• Students 860

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Erie City School District, PA•

• 6-8

• grade C

• Students 800

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Erie, PA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade C minus

• Students 373

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Erie City School District, PA•

• 6-8

• grade C minus

• Students 672

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1