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Best Schools in Clarence, NY
Clarence, NY has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,701 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 75%, so schools in Clarence meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clarence, NY
The top high schools in Clarence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsville East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 981 Students
2. Clarence Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1284 Students
3. Akron High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 414 Students
4. Frontier Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frontier Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1352 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clarence, NY
The top middle schools in Clarence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Transit Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 872 Students
2. Clarence Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 972 Students
3. Akron Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 280 Students
4. Frontier Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frontier Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clarence, NY
The top elementary schools in Clarence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Country Parkway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 545 Students
2. Ledgeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students
3. Harris Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
4. Akron Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
5. Sheridan Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
6. Clarence Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students
7. Big Tree Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frontier Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clarence, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clarence, NY has a total population of 10,495 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clarence, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clarence, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clarence, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clarence, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clarence, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clarence, NY
How many schools are in Clarence, NY?
Clarence, NY has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,701 students in total.
How do schools in Clarence perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Clarence score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 75%, so on average schools in Clarence meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clarence?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Clarence
3 of 3 schools in Clarence carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Clarence. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.