For the 2025 school year, there are 88 public middle schools serving 52,709 students in Erie County, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Erie County, NY are City Honors School, Transit Middle School and Casey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Veronica E Connor Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Ransom Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8830
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8830
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Iroquois Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Girdle Rd
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Hamburg Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 Division St
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3250
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3250
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1717.
Cleveland Hill Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Mapleview Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1818.
Lancaster Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
148 Aurora St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3220
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3220
Gr: 7-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1919.
Alden Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13250 Park St
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Gr: 2-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2020.
West Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2121.
Kenmore East Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Fries Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8402
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8402
Gr: 8-12 | 1,054 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2222.
Griffith Institute Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
267 Newman St
Springville, NY 14141
(716) 592-3203
Springville, NY 14141
(716) 592-3203
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2323.
Tonawanda Middle/high School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fletcher St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7660
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7660
Gr: 6-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
North Collins Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2045 School St
North Collins, NY 14111
(716) 337-0101
North Collins, NY 14111
(716) 337-0101
Gr: 7-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2525.
Kenmore West Senior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Highland Pky
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8401
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8401
Gr: 8-12 | 1,276 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2626.
Maryvale Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Maryvale Dr
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7425
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7425
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2727.
P.s. 84
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4080
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4080
Gr: K-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2828.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11720 Partridge Rd
Holland, NY 14080
(716) 537-8277
Holland, NY 14080
(716) 537-8277
Gr: 4-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2929.
Sweet Home Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 250-1450
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 250-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3030.
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Days Park
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 886-4581
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 886-4581
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3131.
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 854-2490
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 854-2490
Gr: K-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
West Buffalo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 923-1534
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 923-1534
Gr: K-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3333.
East Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3530
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3434.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
249 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8405
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8405
Gr: 5-7 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3535.
Depew Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5050
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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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 middle schools in Erie County, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Erie County, NY include City Honors School, Transit Middle School and Casey Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Erie County?
88 public middle schools are located in Erie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County?
Erie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Erie County include: Kenmore East Senior High School vs. Kenmore West Senior High School, Kenmore West Senior High School vs. Kenmore East Senior High School, Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park vs. Tapestry Charter School
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