For the 2025 school year, there are 221 public schools serving 121,656 students in Erie County, NY (there are 85 private schools, serving 18,434 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 44% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamsville East High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
151 Paradise Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8400
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 973 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard Park High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4040 Baker Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6243
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6243
Grades: 9-12
| 1,389 students
Rank: #33.
Alden Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13190 Park St
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Grades: 9-12
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Island Senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Ransom Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8820
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8820
Grades: 9-12
| 883 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Griffith Institute High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
290 N Buffalo St
Springville, NY 14141
(716) 592-3202
Springville, NY 14141
(716) 592-3202
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Iroquois Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2111 Girdle Rd
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Rank: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
Clarence Senior High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9625 Main St
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9020
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,256 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Williamsville North High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1595 Hopkins Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8500
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,306 students
Rank: #1010.
Lancaster High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Forton Dr
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3250
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,646 students
Rank: #1111.
Akron High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
47 Bloomingdale Ave
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-5030
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-5030
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #1212.
Hamburg High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4111 Legion Dr
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3300
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 996 students
Rank: #1313.
Williamsville South High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5950 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8200
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 823 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Cleveland Hill High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 Mapleview Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
John F Kennedy Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 Cayuga Creek Rd
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 891-6407
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 891-6407
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #1616.
Maryvale High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1050 Maryvale Dr
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7481
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7481
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
Rank: #1717.
Holland High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
103 Canada St
Holland, NY 14080
(716) 537-8220
Holland, NY 14080
(716) 537-8220
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #1818.
West Seneca West Senior High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3330 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #1919.
City Honors School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
186 E North St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Grades: 5-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #2020.
Frontier Senior High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
S 4432 Bay View Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1720
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1720
Grades: 9-12
| 1,308 students
Rank: #2121.
Depew High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5095
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5095
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #2222.
Maple East Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Grades: K-4
| 624 students
Rank: #2323.
Ledgeview Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5150 Old Goodrich Rd
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9275
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9275
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2424.
Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Dodge Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-9820
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-9820
Grades: K-4
| 600 students
Rank: #2525.
East Aurora High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1003 Center St
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2505
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2505
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #2626.
Sheridan Hill Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4560 Boncrest Dr E
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #2727.
P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
874 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Grades: PK-4
| 572 students
Rank: #2828.
Transit Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8730 Transit Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8700
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8700
Grades: 5-8
| 899 students
Rank: #2929.
Lackawanna High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 821-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: #3030.
Country Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Hollybrook Dr
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Grades: PK-4
| 580 students
Rank: #3131.
Harris Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4260 S Harris Hill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9175
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9175
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #3232.
Maple West Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
851 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Grades: K-4
| 674 students
Rank: #3333.
P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 W Huron St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3250
Grades: Inquire with school
| 63 students
Rank: #3434.
Cheektowaga High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3602
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3602
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
Rank: #3535.
John A Sciole Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
86 Alys Dr E
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-3285
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-3285
Grades: K-3
| 394 students
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Erie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
44 Westfall Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8419
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8419
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Aloma D Johnson Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
15 Jewett Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-4390
Grades: K-4
| 256 students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
900 Mill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3695
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3695
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-4250
Grades: 12
| 94 students
10 Days Pky
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-3210
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 816-3210
Grades: PK-2
| 246 students
1272 Brantn Cllns Rd
Brant, NY 14027
(716) 926-2216
Brant, NY 14027
(716) 926-2216
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Buffalo Alternative High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
280 Oak St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-3878
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-3878
Grades: 7-12
| 249 students
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
45 Jewett Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 713-2162
Grades: 4-8
| 231 students
450 Masten Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 816-4220
Grades: 5-12
| 893 students
340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4140
Grades: PK-8
| 427 students
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 888-7128
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 888-7128
Grades: PK-8
| 786 students
149 Central Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3230
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3230
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Collins Correctional Fac (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Po Box 490-middle Rd
Collins, NY 14034
(716) 532-4588
Collins, NY 14034
(716) 532-4588
Grades: Inquire with school
| 9 students
Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Edison Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 833-5967
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 833-5967
Grades: K-6
| 319 students
Connors Children Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
824 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
Buffalo, NY 14209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
County Of Erie Detention Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
766 E Ferry St
Buffalo, NY 14211
Buffalo, NY 14211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
50 A St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4120
Grades: PK-2
| 342 students
487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3240
Grades: 3-8
| 167 students
1415 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3560
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3560
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4520
Grades: 10-12
| 74 students
Erie City Juvenile Detention (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
134 W Eagle St
Buffalo, NY 14211
Buffalo, NY 14211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Erie County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11581 Walden Avenue
Alden, NY 14004
Alden, NY 14004
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Erie County Detention Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
768 E Ferry St
Buffalo, NY 14211
Buffalo, NY 14211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Erie County Holding Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
10 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-7636
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-7636
Grades: 12
| 1 students
165 East Utica St.
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 888-7007
Grades: PK-8
| 682 students
146 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 827-6746
Grades: PK
| 90 students
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 871-6020
Grades: 3-5
| 315 students
Geneva B Scruggs - Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
567 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
Buffalo, NY 14214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
110 14th St
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 816-4300
Grades: 11-12
| 37 students
33 Ash Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 851-3777
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 851-3777
Grades: PK-4
| 251 students
105 Highland Ave
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6801
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
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 648-1930
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Hutchinson Central Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
319 Suffolk St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,149 students
155 Delaware Rd
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8403
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8403
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
3200 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8411
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?
221 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 44% 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?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Erie County include: Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management vs. Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School, West Seneca East Senior High School vs. West Seneca West Senior High School, Kenmore East Senior High School vs. Kenmore West Senior High School
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