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Best Schools in Lancaster, NY
Lancaster, NY has 23 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 11 elementary) serving 13,125 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in Lancaster meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lancaster, NY
The top high schools in Lancaster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarence Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1284 Students
2. Lancaster High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1652 Students
3. Alden Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alden Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
4. Iroquois Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 663 Students
5. Depew High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Depew Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lancaster, NY
The top middle schools in Lancaster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarence Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 972 Students
2. Lancaster Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 873 Students
3. Iroquois Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students
4. Alden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alden Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 347 Students
5. William Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1293 Students
6. Iroquois Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 200 Students
7. Depew Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Depew Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lancaster, NY
The top elementary schools in Lancaster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marilla Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 230 Students
2. Court Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 297 Students
3. Hillview Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 453 Students
4. Harris Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
5. Como Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 381 Students
6. John A Sciole Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 399 Students
7. Elma Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 287 Students
8. Cayuga Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Depew Union Free School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 864 Students
9. Alden Primary At Townline
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Alden Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 Students
10. St Marys Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
St Marys Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 248 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
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 Lancaster, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Lancaster, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lancaster, NY
How many schools are in Lancaster, NY?
Lancaster, NY has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 13,125 students in total.
How do schools in Lancaster perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Lancaster score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in Lancaster meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lancaster?
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: 62%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Lancaster
6 of 6 schools in Lancaster carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4B: 2
All 6 public schools we grade in Lancaster. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.