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Amherst Central School District

55 Kings Hwy
Amherst, NY 14226-4330
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,972 students in Amherst Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Amherst Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
2,972 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Amherst Central School District, which is ranked #195 of all 1,015 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 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#188 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
70%
52%
61%
49%
89%
78%
(22-23)
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
10%
% Hispanic
6%
30%
% Black
15%
16%
% White
62%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,356 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,688 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,356
$31,307
Spending / Student
$23,688
$32,183

Best Amherst Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Central High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4301 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 886 students
Rank: #22.
Smallwood Drive School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Smallwood Dr
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
55 Kings Hwy
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #44.
Windermere Blvd School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
291 Windermere Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Amherst Central School District?
Amherst Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,972 students.
What is the rank of Amherst Central School District?
Amherst Central School District is ranked #195 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst Central School District?
62% of Amherst Central School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amherst Central School District?
Amherst Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Amherst Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,688 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,972 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 98% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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