For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,668 students in Depew, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Depew, NY are John A Sciole Elementary School, Depew Middle School and Cayuga Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Depew, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Depew have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Depew, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John A Sciole Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: K-3 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Depew Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5050
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1780 Como Park Blvd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5006
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5006
Gr: PK-5 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Depew, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Depew, NY include John A Sciole Elementary School, Depew Middle School and Cayuga Heights Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Depew?
3 public elementary schools are located in Depew.
What is the racial composition of students in Depew?
Depew public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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