Best Schools in Erie County, NY
Erie County, NY has a total of 286 schools including 80 high schools, 43 middle schools and 151 elementary schools. A total of 137,914 students attend Erie County, NY schools. On average, schools in Erie County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Erie County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Erie County, NY
Erie County, NY has 80 high schools with 44,453 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Erie County score 80% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Erie County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Williamsville East High School
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Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 981 Students
2. Orchard Park High School
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Orchard Park Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1385 Students
3. Clarence Senior High School
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Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1284 Students
4. Amherst Central High School
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Amherst Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
5. East Aurora High School
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East Aurora Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 528 Students
6. Iroquois Senior High School
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Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 663 Students
7. Akron High School
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Akron Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 414 Students
8. Frontier Senior High School
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Frontier Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1352 Students
9. Pioneer Senior High School
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Yorkshire-pioneer Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 658 Students
10. Alden Senior High School
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Alden Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
Best Middle Schools in Erie County, NY
Erie County, NY has 43 middle schools with 24,426 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Erie County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Erie County exceed expectations.
1. Transit Middle School
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Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 872 Students
2. William Street School
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Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1293 Students
3. Maryvale Middle School
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Cheektowaga-maryvale Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students
4. Iroquois Middle School
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Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students
5. Clarence Middle School
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Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 972 Students
6. Casey Middle School
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Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 615 Students
7. Griffith Institute Middle School
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Springville-griffith Institute Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
8. Hamburg Middle School
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Hamburg Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
9. Amherst Middle School
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Amherst Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
10. Attica Junior High School
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Attica Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 333 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Erie County, NY
Erie County, NY has 151 elementary schools with 61,924 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Erie County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Erie County exceed expectations.
1. Sheridan Hill Elementary School
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Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
2. Harris Hill Elementary School
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Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
3. Ledgeview Elementary School
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Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students
4. Ellicott Road Elementary School
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Orchard Park Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students
5. Clarence Center Elementary School
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Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students
6. Eggert Road Elementary School
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Orchard Park Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 599 Students
7. Maple East Elementary School
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Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 640 Students
8. Country Parkway Elementary School
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Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 545 Students
9. Parkdale Elementary School
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East Aurora Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 Students
10. Maple West Elementary School
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Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 675 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Erie County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Erie County, NY has a total population of 954,236 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Erie County, 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 Erie County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Erie County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Erie County, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Erie County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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