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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,137 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 53%), 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
2,137 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
230 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District, which is ranked #395 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#375 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.3%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
3%
31%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
94%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,917 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,458 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$87,503 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$90,091 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,917
$34,989
Spending / Student
$36,458
$36,024
Best Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12145 County Line Rd
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9345
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9345
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12132 Old Olean Rd
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9375
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-9375
Gr: 5-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Arcade Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 W Main St
Arcade, NY 14009
(716) 492-9423
Arcade, NY 14009
(716) 492-9423
Gr: PK-4 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Delevan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 School St
Delevan, NY 14042
(716) 492-9463
Delevan, NY 14042
(716) 492-9463
Gr: PK-4 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District?
Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,137 students.
What is the rank of Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District?
Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District is ranked #395 out of 1,007 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District?
94% of Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District?
Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, 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 $36,458 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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