Top 10 Best Erie County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 220 public schools serving 121,555 students in Erie County, NY (there are 87 private schools, serving 18,944 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Erie County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Erie County, NY are Williamsville East High School, Orchard Park High School and Alden Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Erie County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamsville East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
151 Paradise Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 981 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4040 Baker Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6243
Grades: 9-12
| 1,385 students
Rank: #33.
Alden Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13190 Park St
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Island Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 Ransom Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8820
Grades: 9-12
| 868 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Griffith Institute High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
290 N Buffalo St
Springville, NY 14141
(716) 592-3202
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Iroquois Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2111 Girdle Rd
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: #77.
Amherst Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4301 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Clarence Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9625 Main St
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,284 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Williamsville North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1595 Hopkins Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,321 students
Rank: #1010.
Lancaster High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Forton Dr
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,652 students
Rank: #1111.
Akron High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
47 Bloomingdale Ave
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-5030
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #1212.
Hamburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4111 Legion Dr
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Rank: #1313.
Williamsville South High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5950 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 857 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Cleveland Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
105 Mapleview Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
John F Kennedy Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
305 Cayuga Creek Rd
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 891-6407
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #1616.
Maryvale High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1050 Maryvale Dr
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7481
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
Rank: #1717.
Holland High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
103 Canada St
Holland, NY 14080
(716) 537-8220
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #1818.
West Seneca West Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3330 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,110 students
Rank: #1919.
City Honors School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
186 E North St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Grades: 5-12
| 1,080 students
Rank: #2020.
Frontier Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
S 4432 Bay View Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1720
Grades: 9-12
| 1,352 students
Rank: #2121.
Depew High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5095
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #2222.
Maple East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Grades: K-4
| 640 students
Rank: #2323.
Ledgeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5150 Old Goodrich Rd
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9275
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #2424.
Dodge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 Dodge Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-9820
Grades: K-4
| 581 students
Rank: #2525.
East Aurora High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1003 Center St
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2505
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Rank: #2626.
Sheridan Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4560 Boncrest Dr E
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #2727.
P.S. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
874 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Grades: PK-4
| 558 students
Rank: #2828.
Transit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8730 Transit Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8700
Grades: 5-8
| 872 students
Rank: #2929.
Lackawanna High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #3030.
Country Parkway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35 Hollybrook Dr
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Grades: PK-4
| 545 students
Rank: #3131.
Harris Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4260 S Harris Hill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9175
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #3232.
Maple West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
851 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Grades: K-4
| 675 students
Rank: #3333.
P.S. 42 Occupational Training Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
75 W Huron St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3250
Grades: Inquire with school
| 64 students
Rank: #3434.
Cheektowaga High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3602
Grades: 9-12
| 705 students
Rank: #3535.
John A Sciole Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
86 Alys Dr E
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-3285
Grades: K-3
| 399 students
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Erie County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
44 Westfall Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8419
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
15 Jewett Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Grades: K-4
| 256 students
900 Mill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3695
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Grades: 12
| 94 students
10 Days Pky
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-3210
Grades: PK-2
| 246 students
1272 Brantn Cllns Rd
Brant, NY 14027
(716) 926-2216
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
280 Oak St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-3878
Grades: 7-12
| 249 students
450 Masten Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Grades: 5-12
| 893 students
340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Grades: PK-8
| 427 students
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 888-7128
Grades: PK-8
| 786 students
149 Central Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3230
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Po Box 490-middle Rd
Collins, NY 14034
(716) 532-4588
Grades: Inquire with school
| 9 students
404 Edison Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 833-5967
Grades: K-6
| 319 students
824 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
766 E Ferry St
Buffalo, NY 14211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
50 A St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Grades: PK-2
| 342 students
487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Grades: 3-8
| 167 students
1415 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3560
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520
Grades: 10-12
| 74 students
134 W Eagle St
Buffalo, NY 14211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11581 Walden Avenue
Alden, NY 14004
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
768 E Ferry St
Buffalo, NY 14211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-7636
Grades: 12
| 1 students
555 Fletcher St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7694
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
165 East Utica St.
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007
Grades: PK-8
| 682 students
146 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Grades: PK
| 90 students
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020
Grades: 3-5
| 315 students
567 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
110 14th St
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Grades: 11-12
| 37 students
33 Ash Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 851-3777
Grades: PK-4
| 251 students
105 Highland Ave
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6801
Grades: K-5
| 221 students
Hopevale School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
3780 Howard Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 648-1930
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
319 Suffolk St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,149 students
155 Delaware Rd
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8403
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
3200 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8411
Grades: PK
| 234 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Erie County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Erie County, NY include Williamsville East High School, Orchard Park High School and Alden Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Erie County?
220 public schools are located in Erie County.
What percentage of students in Erie County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Erie County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County?
Erie County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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