For the 2025 school year, there are 221 public schools serving 121,656 students in Erie County, NY (there are , serving 18,506 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Erie County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
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 52%), 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Erie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamsville East High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
151 Paradise Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8400
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 973 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
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 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Orchard Park High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4040 Baker Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6243
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6243
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Amherst Central High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4301 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-8100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Clarence Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9625 Main St
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9020
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,256 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Williamsville North High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1595 Hopkins Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8500
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,306 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
City Honors School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
186 E North St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Gr: 5-12 | 1,056 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Williamsville South High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5950 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8200
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Country Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35 Hollybrook Dr
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Gr: PK-4 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Dodge Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-9820
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-9820
Gr: K-4 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Transit Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8730 Transit Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8700
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8700
Gr: 5-8 | 899 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Akron High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
47 Bloomingdale Ave
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-5030
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-5030
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Maple East Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Gr: K-4 | 624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hamburg High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4111 Legion Dr
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3300
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 996 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ledgeview Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5150 Old Goodrich Rd
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9275
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9275
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1616.
Holland High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
103 Canada St
Holland, NY 14080
(716) 537-8220
Holland, NY 14080
(716) 537-8220
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1717.
Griffith Institute High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
290 N Buffalo St
Springville, NY 14141
(716) 592-3202
Springville, NY 14141
(716) 592-3202
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1818.
Sheridan Hill Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4560 Boncrest Dr E
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1919.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Forton Dr
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3250
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Grand Island Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Ransom Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8820
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 883 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2121.
Frontier Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
S 4432 Bay View Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1720
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2222.
P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
874 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Gr: PK-4 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2323.
East Aurora High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1003 Center St
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2505
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2505
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2424.
Maple West Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
851 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Gr: K-4 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2525.
Casey Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Casey Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8585
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8585
Gr: 5-8 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2626.
Harris Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4260 S Harris Hill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9175
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9175
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Depew High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5095
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5095
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
West Seneca West Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3330 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Heim Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Heim Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8686
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8686
Gr: K-4 | 657 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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
86 Alys Dr E
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-3285
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-3285
Gr: K-3 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3131.
Clarence Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10150 Greiner Rd
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9200
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 985 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3232.
Iroquois Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2111 Girdle Rd
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3333.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Forest Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9800
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9800
Gr: PK-4 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3434.
Smallwood Drive School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Smallwood Dr
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3535.
Orchard Park Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 S Lincoln Ave
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6227
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6227
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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Erie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
44 Westfall Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8419
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8419
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Aloma D Johnson Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
15 Jewett Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Gr: K-4 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
900 Mill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3695
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3695
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Gr: 12 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
10 Days Pky
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-3210
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-3210
Gr: PK-2 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Buffalo Alternative High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
280 Oak St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-3878
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-3878
Gr: 7-12 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
45 Jewett Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Gr: 4-8 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
450 Masten Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Gr: 5-12 | 893 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 888-7128
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 888-7128
Gr: PK-8 | 786 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
149 Central Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3230
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3230
Gr: K-3
Collins Correctional Fac (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Po Box 490-middle Rd
Collins, NY 14034
(716) 532-4588
Collins, NY 14034
(716) 532-4588
Gr: Inquire with school | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Edison Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 833-5967
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 833-5967
Gr: K-6 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
50 A St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Gr: PK-2 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Gr: 3-8 | 167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520
Gr: 10-12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Erie County Holding Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
10 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-7636
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-7636
Gr: 12 | 1 student
165 East Utica St.
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007
Gr: PK-8 | 682 students Minority enrollment: 88%
146 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020
Gr: 3-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
110 14th St
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Gr: 11-12 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
33 Ash Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 851-3777
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 851-3777
Gr: PK-4 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
105 Highland Ave
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6801
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6801
Gr: K-5 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Hopevale School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
3780 Howard Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 648-1930
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 648-1930
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Hutchinson Central Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
319 Suffolk St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,149 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
155 Delaware Rd
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8403
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8403
Gr: 7-8 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
3200 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8411
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8411
Gr: PK | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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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 85%).
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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Erie County include: Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management vs. Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School, West Seneca East Senior High School vs. West Seneca West Senior High School, Kenmore East Senior High School vs. Kenmore West Senior High School
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