For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 990 students in Elma, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elma, NY are Elma Primary School, Iroquois Middle School and Iroquois Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elma, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elma have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elma, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elma Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 Rice Rd
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000
Grades: K-4
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Iroquois Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2111 Girdle Rd
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Iroquois Intermediate School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2111 Girdle Rd
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000
Grades: 5
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Elma, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elma, NY include Elma Primary School, Iroquois Middle School and Iroquois Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elma?
3 public elementary schools are located in Elma.
What is the racial composition of students in Elma?
Elma public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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