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Clarence Central School District

9625 Main St
Clarence, NY 14031-2083
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,080 students in Clarence Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Clarence Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
4,080 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
380 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clarence Central School District, which is ranked #80 of all 1,009 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 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#66 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)
79%
52%
71%
49%
95%
78%
96%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
87%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,657 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,619 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,657
$31,307
Spending / Student
$20,619
$32,183

Best Clarence Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
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 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
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 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
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: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Clarence Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10150 Greiner Rd
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Clarence Center Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9600 Clarence Ctr Rd
Clarence Center, NY 14032
(716) 407-9150
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clarence Central School District?
Clarence Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,080 students.
What is the rank of Clarence Central School District?
Clarence Central School District is ranked #80 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarence Central School District?
87% of Clarence Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarence Central School District?
Clarence Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Clarence Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,619 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,080 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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