For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,307 students in Salamanca, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Salamanca, NY are Salamanca High School, Prospect Elementary School and Seneca Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salamanca, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Salamanca have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Salamanca, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salamanca High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Gr: 8-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Prospect Ave
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5170
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5170
Gr: PK-3 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Seneca Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5140
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5140
Gr: 3-7 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Salamanca, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Salamanca Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-6922
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-6922
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Warrior Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Salamanca, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Salamanca, NY include Salamanca High School, Prospect Elementary School and Seneca Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Salamanca?
3 public schools are located in Salamanca.
What is the racial composition of students in Salamanca?
Salamanca public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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