For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,687 students in Angola, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Angola, NY are A J Schmidt Elementary School, John T Waugh Elementary School and William G Houston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Angola, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Angola have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Angola, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A J Schmidt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9455 Lake Shore Rd
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2351
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2351
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
John T Waugh Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 High St
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2371
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2371
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
William G Houston Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8855 Erie Rd
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2402
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2402
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: n/an/a
Erie 2-chautauqua-cattaraugus Boces
Special Education School
8685 Erie Rd
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 549-4454
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 549-4454
Grades: K-12
| 663 students
Angola, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
42 Sunset Blvd
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2481
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2481
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Angola, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Angola, NY include A J Schmidt Elementary School, John T Waugh Elementary School and William G Houston Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Angola?
4 public elementary schools are located in Angola.
What is the racial composition of students in Angola?
Angola public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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