For the 2025 school year, there are 170 public elementary schools serving 88,734 students in Erie County, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Erie County, NY are City Honors School, Country Parkway Elementary School and Dodge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Erie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Kings Hwy
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ellicott Road Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5180 Ellicott Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6278
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6278
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2020.
Akron Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47 Bloomingdale Ave
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-5040
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
East Aurora Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Main St
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2453
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2453
Gr: 5-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2222.
South Davis Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 S Davis St
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6246
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6246
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2323.
Hillview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Pleasantview Dr
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3280
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3280
Gr: K-3 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2424.
Eggert Road Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3580 Eggert Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6215
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6215
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2525.
Eden Middle & High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3150 Schoolview Rd
Eden, NY 14057
(716) 992-3600
Eden, NY 14057
(716) 992-3600
Gr: 6-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2626.
Heim Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 Heim Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8600
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8600
Gr: 5-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2727.
Mill Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Mill St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8300
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8300
Gr: 5-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2828.
Clarence Center Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9600 Clarence Ctr Rd
Clarence Center, NY 14032
(716) 407-9150
Clarence Center, NY 14032
(716) 407-9150
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2929.
Akron Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47 Bloomingdale Ave
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-5050
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3030.
Eden Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8289 N Main St
Eden, NY 14057
(716) 992-3610
Eden, NY 14057
(716) 992-3610
Gr: 3-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3131.
Frederick Olmsted #156
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 Suffolk
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Gr: 5-12 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3232.
North Park Community School #50
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Court Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
91 Court St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3240
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3240
Gr: K-3 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Frontier Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2751 Amsdell Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1730
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1730
Gr: 6-8 | 1,077 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Parkdale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
141 Girard Ave
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2352
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2352
Gr: PK-4 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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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 elementary schools in Erie County, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Erie County, NY include City Honors School, Country Parkway Elementary School and Dodge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Erie County?
170 public elementary schools are located in Erie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County?
Erie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Erie County include: Como Park Elementary School vs. Court Street Elementary School, Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park vs. Tapestry Charter School, Frederick Olmsted #156 vs. City Honors School
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