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West Seneca Central School District

900 Mill Rd
West Seneca, NY 14224-2683
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

West Seneca Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,870 students in West Seneca Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in West Seneca Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
5,870 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
502 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Seneca Central School District, which is ranked #541 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#530 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
55%
52%
42%
49%
85%
78%
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
31%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
81%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,693 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,848 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$133 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$140 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,693
$31,371
Spending / Student
$23,848
$32,248

Best West Seneca Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
West Seneca East Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4760 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1397 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3250
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Allendale Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1399 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3660
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4100 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3620
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
West Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
395 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
East Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Northwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Winchester-potters Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
675 Potters Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Seneca Central School District?
West Seneca Central School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,870 students.
What is the rank of West Seneca Central School District?
West Seneca Central School District is ranked #541 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Seneca Central School District?
81% of West Seneca Central School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Seneca Central School District?
West Seneca Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is West Seneca Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,848 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,870 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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