Top Rankings
Lancaster Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,321 students in Lancaster Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lancaster Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
5,321 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
440 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lancaster Central School District, which is ranked #293 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 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
78%
Graduation Rate
98%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,650 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,450 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$135 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,650
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,450
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lancaster Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Forton Dr
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3250
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,682 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Hillview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Pleasantview Dr
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3280
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3280
Gr: K-3 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Court Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
91 Court St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3240
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3240
Gr: K-3 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
William Street School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5201 William St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3800
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3800
Gr: 4-6 | 1,274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Como Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1985 Como Park Blvd
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3235
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3235
Gr: K-3 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Lancaster Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
148 Aurora St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3220
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3220
Gr: 7-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lancaster Central School District?
Lancaster Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,321 students.
What is the rank of Lancaster Central School District?
Lancaster Central School District is ranked #293 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster Central School District?
89% of Lancaster Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lancaster Central School District?
Lancaster Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lancaster Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,450 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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