Top Rankings
Clarence Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,081 students in Clarence Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Clarence Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
4,081 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
380 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clarence Central School District, which is ranked #78 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.9%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,438 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,384 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$104 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,438
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,384
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Clarence Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarence Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9625 Main St
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9020
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Ledgeview Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5150 Old Goodrich Rd
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9275
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9275
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Hill Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4560 Boncrest Dr E
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Harris Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Clarence Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10150 Greiner Rd
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9200
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Clarence Center Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9600 Clarence Ctr Rd
Clarence Center, NY 14032
(716) 407-9150
Clarence Center, NY 14032
(716) 407-9150
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarence Central School District?
Clarence Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,081 students.
What is the rank of Clarence Central School District?
Clarence Central School District is ranked #78 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarence Central School District?
87% of Clarence Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarence Central School District?
Clarence Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Clarence Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,384 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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