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Best Schools in Elma, NY
Elma, NY has 22 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 8 elementary) serving 14,167 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 71%, so schools in Elma meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elma, NY
The top high schools in Elma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Aurora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Aurora Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 528 Students
2. Orchard Park High School
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Orchard Park Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1385 Students
3. Lancaster High School
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Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1652 Students
4. Alden Senior High School
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Alden Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
5. Iroquois Senior High School
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Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 663 Students
6. Lake Shore Senior High School
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Evans-brant Central School District (lake Shore) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 671 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elma, NY
The top middle schools in Elma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Aurora Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Aurora Union Free School District • Public • Grades 5 - 9 • 520 Students
2. Orchard Park Middle School
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Orchard Park Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1059 Students
3. Lancaster Middle School
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Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 873 Students
4. Iroquois Middle School
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Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students
5. Alden Middle School
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Alden Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 347 Students
6. William Street School
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Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1293 Students
7. Iroquois Intermediate School
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Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 200 Students
8. William G Houston Middle School
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Evans-brant Central School District (lake Shore) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elma, NY
The top elementary schools in Elma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marilla Primary School
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Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 230 Students
2. Ellicott Road Elementary School
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Orchard Park Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students
3. John A Sciole Elementary School
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Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 399 Students
4. Parkdale Elementary School
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East Aurora Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 655 Students
5. Highland Elementary School
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Evans-brant Central School District (lake Shore) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students
6. Elma Primary School
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Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 287 Students
7. Windom Elementary School
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Orchard Park Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
8. Alden Primary At Townline
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Alden Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elma, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elma, NY has a total population of 9,458 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elma, 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 Elma, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elma, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elma, 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 Elma, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elma, NY
How many schools are in Elma, NY?
Elma, NY has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,167 students in total.
How do schools in Elma perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Elma score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 71%, so on average schools in Elma meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elma?
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: 74%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Elma
4 of 4 schools in Elma carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Elma. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.