Best High Schools in Lancaster, NY

Lancaster, NY has 5 high schools with 4,642 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 Lancaster score 96% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 92% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lancaster exceed expectations.

1. Clarence Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

100%

Actual Test Scores

97%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1284 Students

2. Iroquois Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

95%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 663 Students

3. Alden Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

93%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alden Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students

4. Lancaster High School

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

90%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1652 Students

5. Depew High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Depew Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lancaster, NY

Lancaster, NY has 7 middle schools with 4,562 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 Lancaster score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lancaster don't meet expectations.

1. William Street School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1293 Students

2. Iroquois Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students

3. Clarence Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 972 Students

4. Lancaster Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 873 Students

5. Iroquois Intermediate School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades 5 • 200 Students

6. Depew Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Depew Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students

7. Alden Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Alden Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 347 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lancaster, NY

Lancaster, NY has 12 elementary schools with 4,514 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 Lancaster score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lancaster greatly exceed expectations.

1. Sheridan Hill Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students

2. Harris Hill Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students

3. Ledgeview Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students

4. Hillview Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 453 Students

5. Elma Primary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 287 Students

6. Marilla Primary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 230 Students

7. Court Street Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 297 Students

8. Como Park Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 381 Students

9. Cayuga Heights Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Depew Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 864 Students

10. Alden Primary At Townline

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Alden Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 284 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lancaster, NY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lancaster, NY has a total population of 31,218 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lancaster, NY

13,718

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lancaster, NY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

9.96 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.16 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.79 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lancaster, NY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lancaster, NY.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,979 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lancaster, NY Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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