For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,341 students in Angola, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Angola, NY are Lake Shore Senior High School, A J Schmidt Elementary School and William G Houston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Angola, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Angola have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Angola, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Shore Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
959 Beach Rd
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2310
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2310
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
A J Schmidt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9455 Lake Shore Rd
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2351
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2351
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
William G Houston Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8855 Erie Rd
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2402
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2402
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
John T Waugh Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 High St
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2371
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2371
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Erie 2-chautauqua-cattaraugus Boces
Special Education School
8685 Erie Rd
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 549-4454
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 549-4454
Gr: K-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Angola, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Angola, NY include Lake Shore Senior High School, A J Schmidt Elementary School and William G Houston Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Angola?
5 public schools are located in Angola.
What is the racial composition of students in Angola?
Angola public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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