Top 5 Best Lancaster Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,944 students in Lancaster, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 750 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster, NY are Lancaster High School, Hillview Elementary School and Como Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Lancaster, NY Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lancaster High School
Math: 97% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Forton Dr
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,687 students
Rank: #22.
Hillview Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11 Pleasantview Dr
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3280
Grades: K-3
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Como Park Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1985 Como Park Blvd
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3235
Grades: K-3
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Court Street Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
91 Court St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3240
Grades: K-3
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
William Street School
Math: 43% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 William St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3800
Grades: 4-6
| 1,256 students
Rank: #66.
Lancaster Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
148 Aurora St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3220
Grades: 7-8
| 830 students
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Lancaster, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
149 Central Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3230
Grades: K-3
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lancaster, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster, NY include Lancaster High School, Hillview Elementary School and Como Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lancaster, NY?
6 public schools are located in Lancaster, NY.
What percentage of students in Lancaster, NY go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster, NY?
Lancaster, NY public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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