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Best Erie County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 170 public elementary schools serving 88,734 students in Erie County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Erie County, NY are City Honors School, Country Parkway Elementary School and Dodge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Erie County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City Honors School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
186 E North St
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 816-4230
Gr: 5-12 | 1,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Country Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 Hollybrook Dr
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Gr: PK-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Dodge Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-9820
Gr: K-4 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Transit Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8730 Transit Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8700
Gr: 5-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Maple East Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Gr: K-4 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Ledgeview Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5150 Old Goodrich Rd
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9275
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Sheridan Hill Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4560 Boncrest Dr E
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
874 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Maple West Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
851 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Gr: K-4 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Casey Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
105 Casey Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8585
Gr: 5-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Harris Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4260 S Harris Hill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9175
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Heim Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 Heim Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8686
Gr: K-4 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
John A Sciole Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
86 Alys Dr E
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-3285
Gr: K-3 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1414.
Clarence Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10150 Greiner Rd
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 N Forest Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9800
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Smallwood Drive School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Smallwood Dr
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
Orchard Park Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
60 S Lincoln Ave
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6227
Gr: 6-8 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
55 Kings Hwy
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ellicott Road Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5180 Ellicott Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6278
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2020.
Akron Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
47 Bloomingdale Ave
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
East Aurora Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
430 Main St
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2453
Gr: 5-9 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2222.
South Davis Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
51 S Davis St
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6246
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2323.
Hillview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11 Pleasantview Dr
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3280
Gr: K-3 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2424.
Eggert Road Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3580 Eggert Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6215
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2525.
Eden Middle & High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3150 Schoolview Rd
Eden, NY 14057
(716) 992-3600
Gr: 6-12 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2626.
Heim Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
175 Heim Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8600
Gr: 5-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2727.
Mill Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 Mill St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8300
Gr: 5-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2828.
Clarence Center Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9600 Clarence Ctr Rd
Clarence Center, NY 14032
(716) 407-9150
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2929.
Akron Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
47 Bloomingdale Ave
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3030.
Eden Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8289 N Main St
Eden, NY 14057
(716) 992-3610
Gr: 3-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3131.
Frederick Olmsted #156
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
319 Suffolk
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4330
Gr: 5-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3232.
North Park Community School #50
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Court Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
91 Court St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3240
Gr: K-3 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Frontier Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2751 Amsdell Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1730
Gr: 6-8 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Parkdale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
141 Girard Ave
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2352
Gr: PK-4 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Erie County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Erie County, NY include City Honors School, Country Parkway Elementary School and Dodge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Erie County?
170 public elementary schools are located in Erie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County?
Erie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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