Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District

12145 County Line Rd
Yorkshire, NY 14173-0579
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,196 students in Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,196 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
222 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District, which is ranked #394 of all 1,008 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#375 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
61%
52%
49%
49%
87%
78%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
2%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
94%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,532 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,819
$31,324
Spending / Student
$25,532
$32,199

Best Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12145 County Line Rd
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9345
Gr: 9-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12132 Old Olean Rd
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9375
Gr: 5-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Arcade Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
315 W Main St
Arcade, NY 14009
(716) 492-9423
Gr: PK-4 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Delevan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 School St
Delevan, NY 14042
(716) 492-9463
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District?
Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,196 students.
What is the rank of Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District?
Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District is ranked #394 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District?
94% of Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District?
Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,532 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,196 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 87% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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