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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Erie County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 221 public schools serving 121,656 students in Erie County, NY (there are 83 private schools, serving 18,928 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Erie County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Erie County, NY are Williamsville East High School, Alden Senior High School and Orchard Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Erie County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamsville East High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
151 Paradise Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Alden Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13190 Park St
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Orchard Park High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4040 Baker Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6243
Gr: 9-12 | 1,367 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Amherst Central High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4301 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Clarence Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9625 Main St
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Williamsville North High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1595 Hopkins Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
City Honors School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
186 E North St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Gr: 5-12 | 1,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Williamsville South High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5950 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Country Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 Hollybrook Dr
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Gr: PK-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Dodge Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-9820
Gr: K-4 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Transit Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8730 Transit Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8700
Gr: 5-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Akron High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
47 Bloomingdale Ave
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-5030
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Maple East Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Gr: K-4 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hamburg High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4111 Legion Dr
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ledgeview Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5150 Old Goodrich Rd
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9275
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Holland High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
103 Canada St
Holland, NY 14080
(716) 537-8220
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
Griffith Institute High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
290 N Buffalo St
Springville, NY 14141
(716) 592-3202
Gr: 9-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1818.
Sheridan Hill Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4560 Boncrest Dr E
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1919.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Forton Dr
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,682 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2020.
Grand Island Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Ransom Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2121.
Frontier Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
S 4432 Bay View Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2222.
P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
874 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2323.
East Aurora High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1003 Center St
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2505
Gr: 9-12 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2424.
Maple West Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
851 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Gr: K-4 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2525.
Casey Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
105 Casey Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8585
Gr: 5-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2626.
Harris Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4260 S Harris Hill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9175
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Depew High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5095
Gr: 9-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
West Seneca West Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3330 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Heim Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 Heim Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8686
Gr: K-4 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
John A Sciole Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
86 Alys Dr E
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-3285
Gr: K-3 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3131.
Clarence Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10150 Greiner Rd
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3232.
Iroquois Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2111 Girdle Rd
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3333.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 N Forest Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9800
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3434.
Smallwood Drive School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Smallwood Dr
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3535.
Orchard Park Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
60 S Lincoln Ave
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6227
Gr: 6-8 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Erie County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Erie County, NY include Williamsville East High School, Alden Senior High School and Orchard Park High School.
How many public schools are located in Erie County?
221 public schools are located in Erie County.
What percentage of students in Erie County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Erie County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County?
Erie County public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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