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Best Schools in East Amherst, NY
East Amherst, NY has 21 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 15,215 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 73%, so schools in East Amherst exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in East Amherst, NY
The top high schools in East Amherst, 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. Williamsville North High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1321 Students
4. Starpoint High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starpoint Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 922 Students
5. Williamsville South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 857 Students
Best Middle Schools in East Amherst, NY
The top middle schools in East Amherst, 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
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 972 Students
3. Starpoint Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Starpoint Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 698 Students
4. Casey Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 615 Students
5. Mill Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 774 Students
6. Heim Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 602 Students
Best Elementary Schools in East Amherst, NY
The top elementary schools in East Amherst, 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. Dodge Elementary School
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Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 581 Students
3. Maple East Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 640 Students
4. Forest Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 510 Students
5. Sheridan Hill Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
6. Heim Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 651 Students
7. Clarence Center Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students
8. Regan Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Starpoint Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 679 Students
9. Fricano Primary School
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Projected Test Scores
Starpoint Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 599 Students
10. St Marys School
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St Marys School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 221 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in East Amherst, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
East Amherst, NY has a total population of 19,786 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in East Amherst, 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 East Amherst, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in East Amherst, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for East Amherst, 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 East Amherst, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in East Amherst, NY
How many schools are in East Amherst, NY?
East Amherst, NY has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,215 students in total.
How do schools in East Amherst perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in East Amherst score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 73%, so on average schools in East Amherst exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in East Amherst?
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: 72%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in East Amherst
4 of 4 schools in East Amherst carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in East Amherst. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.