Top Rankings
Amherst Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,972 students in Amherst Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Amherst Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,972 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Amherst Central School District, which is ranked #195 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
78%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
# American Indian Students
9 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
319 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
11%
10%
# Hispanic Students
183 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
30%
# Black Students
434 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
15%
16%
# White Students
1,841 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
62%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
185 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
238
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
222
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
233
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
247
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
232
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
191
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
215
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
212
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
229
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
225
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
15
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,356 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,688 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,356
$31,307
Spending / Student
$23,688
$32,183
Best Amherst Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Central High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4301 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-8100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 886 students
Rank: #22.
Smallwood Drive School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Smallwood Dr
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Kings Hwy
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #44.
Windermere Blvd School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
291 Windermere Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-4100
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amherst Central School District?
Amherst Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,972 students.
What is the rank of Amherst Central School District?
Amherst Central School District is ranked #195 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst Central School District?
62% of Amherst Central School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amherst Central School District?
Amherst Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Amherst Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,688 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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