For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,935 students in East Aurora, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 219 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in East Aurora, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in East Aurora, NY are East Aurora High School, East Aurora Middle School and Parkdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Aurora, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in East Aurora have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Aurora, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
East Aurora Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Main St
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2453
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2453
Gr: 5-9 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Parkdale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
141 Girard Ave
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2352
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2352
Gr: PK-4 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Wales Primary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Woodchuck Rd
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-3000
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-3000
Gr: PK-3 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
East Aurora, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
430 Main St
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2402
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2402
Gr: 3-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in East Aurora, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in East Aurora, NY include East Aurora High School, East Aurora Middle School and Parkdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in East Aurora?
4 public schools are located in East Aurora.
What percentage of students in East Aurora go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in East Aurora are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Aurora?
East Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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