#1 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
Cathedral Preparatory School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Erie
Erie, PA
A+Overall grade665 students12 students per teacher
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Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
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#2 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
St. Gregory Parish School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
North East, PA
A+Overall grade75 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
St. Francis School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Clearfield
Clearfield, PA
AOverall grade119 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
St. John Paul II Elementary
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Hermitage since at least 2011
Hermitage, PA
AOverall grade128 students12 students per teacher
#5 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
St. Jude School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Erie
Erie, PA
AOverall grade208 students11 students per teacher
#6 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
Elk County Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Saint Marys
Saint Marys, PA
AOverall grade179 students11 students per teacher
#7 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
Seton Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
Meadville, PA
A-Overall grade125 students11 students per teacher
#8 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
Mercyhurst Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Erie, PA
A-Overall grade416 students12 students per teacher
#9 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
Immaculate Conception School
Parish school · Grades K–6
Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA
A-Overall grade70 students10 students per teacher
#10 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
Venango Region Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 39% since 2011–12
Oil City, PA
B+Overall grade136 students8 students per teacher
#11 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
St. James Elementary
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Erie since at least 2011
Erie, PA
B+Overall grade166 students14 students per teacher
#12 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
SS Cosmas & Damian Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only Catholic school in Punxsutawney
Punxsutawney, PA
B+Overall grade65 students11 students per teacher
#13 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
Kennedy Catholic Middle School High School
Diocesan school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Hermitage, PA
BOverall grade278 students10 students per teacher
#14 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
Blessed Sacrament School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Pennsylvania
Erie, PA
BOverall grade156 students16 students per teacher
#15 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
St. Joseph Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Growing: enrollment up 108% since 2011–12
Warren, PA
BOverall grade160 students14 students per teacher
#16 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
Venango Region Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Oil City, PA
BOverall grade141 students9 students per teacher
#17 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
Dubois Area Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Du Bois, PA
BOverall grade365 students9 students per teacher
#18 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
St. Luke School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 8 Catholic schools in Erie
Erie, PA
BOverall grade253 students14 students per teacher
#19 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 4 Catholic schools in Saint Marys
Saint Marys, PA
B-Overall grade246 students15 students per teacher
#20 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
St. Marys Catholic Middle School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
The largest Catholic school in Saint Marys
Saint Marys, PA
B-Overall grade275 students28 students per teacher
#21 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
Our Lady of Peace Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 8 Catholic schools in Erie
Erie, PA
B-Overall grade335 students17 students per teacher
#22 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
St. Marys Catholic Elementary
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 4 Catholic schools in Saint Marys
Saint Marys, PA
B-Overall grade245 students15 students per teacher
#23 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
St. George Grade School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 8 Catholic schools in Erie
Erie, PA
B-Overall grade377 students21 students per teacher
#24 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
Dubois Area Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Du Bois, PA
B-Overall grade401 students11 students per teacher
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