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Erie County Public Schools

Erie County, New York

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

221

public schools

Total Enrollment

122,013

students

School Districts

53

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Erie County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New York; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Erie County has 53 district entries. BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 60 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 31 listed communities. BUFFALO has the most listed schools, with 87 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 123 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 22 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 22 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

22 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

221

in Erie County

Reported Enrollment

122,013

221 schools reporting

School Districts

53

districts

Charter Schools

22

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary123
Middle33
High54
Other11

53 School Districts in Erie County

BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

60 schools
29,507 students

WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

13 schools
9,624 students

KENMORE-TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

9 schools
6,269 students

WEST SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

9 schools
6,020 students

LANCASTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

7 schools
5,348 students

ORCHARD PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 schools
4,751 students

FRONTIER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 schools
4,583 students

CLARENCE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 schools
4,084 students

SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 schools
3,520 students

HAMBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 schools
3,342 students

221 Public Schools in Erie County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 22 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 221 matching schools

CHARTER SCHOOL FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

CHARTER SCHOOL FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

BUFFALO, 14207 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter2,309 students

LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL

LANCASTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LANCASTER, 14086 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,652 students

ORCHARD PARK HIGH SCHOOL

ORCHARD PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ORCHARD PARK, 14127 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,385 students

KENMORE WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

KENMORE-TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUFFALO, 14223 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High1,358 students

FRONTIER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

FRONTIER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

HAMBURG, 14075 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,352 students

WILLIAMSVILLE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WILLIAMSVILLE, 14221 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,321 students

WILLIAM STREET SCHOOL

LANCASTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LANCASTER, 14086 / Suburb: Large

Profile4–6Middle1,293 students

CLARENCE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CLARENCE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLARENCE, 14031 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,284 students

HUTCHINSON CENTRAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUFFALO, 14201 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,175 students

KENMORE EAST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

KENMORE-TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TONAWANDA, 14150 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High1,127 students

WEST SENECA WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WEST SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WEST SENECA, 14224 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,110 students

TAPESTRY CHARTER SCHOOL

TAPESTRY CHARTER SCHOOL

BUFFALO, 14216 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,108 students

CITY HONORS SCHOOL

BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUFFALO, 14204 / City: Large

Profile5–12High1,080 students

SWEET HOME SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

AMHERST, 14228 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,072 students

FRONTIER MIDDLE SCHOOL

FRONTIER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

HAMBURG, 14075 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,071 students

ORCHARD PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

ORCHARD PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ORCHARD PARK, 14127 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,059 students

TONAWANDA MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

TONAWANDA, 14150 / Suburb: Large

Profile5–12High1,011 students

HAMBURG HIGH SCHOOL

HAMBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

HAMBURG, 14075 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High987 students

MCKINLEY VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUFFALO, 14207 / City: Large

Profile9–12Vocational986 students

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUFFALO, 14213 / City: Large

ProfilePK–8Primary981 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

2 more profiles

Erie County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Erie County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New York. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Erie County public school directory?

The directory lists 221 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Erie County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Erie County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Erie County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 22 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Erie County?

Start with the 53 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Erie County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Erie County Education OverviewCounty school score: 59/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.