For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,474 students in Alden, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 132 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Alden, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Alden, NY are Alden Senior High School, Alden Primary At Townline and Alden Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alden, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Alden have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alden, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alden Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13190 Park St
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Alden Primary At Townline
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11197 Broadway
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Alden Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1648 Crittenden Rd
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Alden Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13250 Park St
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alden, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Alden, NY include Alden Senior High School, Alden Primary At Townline and Alden Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Alden?
4 public schools are located in Alden.
What percentage of students in Alden go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Alden are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alden?
Alden public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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