For the 2025 school year, there are 74 public preschools serving 37,034 students in Erie County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Erie County, NY are Country Parkway Elementary School, P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted and Harris Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Erie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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%
Rank: #1212.
Windom Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3870 Sheldon Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6279
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6279
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Charlotte Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Charlotte Ave
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3370
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3370
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6050 Fairway Ct
Lake View, NY 14085
(716) 926-1770
Lake View, NY 14085
(716) 926-1770
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cloverbank Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2761 Cloverbank Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1760
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Marilla Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11683 Bullis Rd
Marilla, NY 14102
(716) 652-3000
Marilla, NY 14102
(716) 652-3000
Gr: PK-4 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1717.
Big Tree Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S 4460 Bay View Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1740
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1740
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1818.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Glendale Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 250-1500
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 250-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
Armor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Abbott Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3350
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
North Collins Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10469 Bantle Rd
North Collins, NY 14111
(716) 337-0166
North Collins, NY 14111
(716) 337-0166
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Willow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 Willow Ridge Dr
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1575
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1575
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
Colden Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8263 Boston-colden Rd
Colden, NY 14033
(716) 592-3217
Colden, NY 14033
(716) 592-3217
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2323.
Windermere Blvd School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
291 Windermere Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-4100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2424.
Cleveland Hill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Mapleview Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2525.
Discovery School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4922
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4922
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Harold O Brumsted Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
173 Canada St
Holland, NY 14080
(716) 537-8255
Holland, NY 14080
(716) 537-8255
Gr: PK-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Heritage Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Sweet Home Rd
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1525
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1525
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Blasdell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3780 S Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14219
(716) 926-1750
Buffalo, NY 14219
(716) 926-1750
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Northwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3030.
Lorraine Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
71 Lorraine Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4809
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4809
Gr: PK-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3131.
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1780 Como Park Blvd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5006
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5006
Gr: PK-5 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3232.
P.s. 81
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Tacoma Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-4060
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-4060
Gr: PK-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
P.s. 82
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Easton Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4070
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4070
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Winchester-potters Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
675 Potters Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3580
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3535.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Fletcher St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Gr: PK-5 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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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 preschools in Erie County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Erie County, NY include Country Parkway Elementary School, P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted and Harris Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Erie County?
74 public preschools are located in Erie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County?
Erie County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Erie County include: Windermere Blvd School vs. Smallwood Drive School, Ellicott Road Elementary School vs. Eggert Road Elementary School, Eggert Road Elementary School vs. Ellicott Road Elementary School
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