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Schools in Aurora · East Aurora Union Free School District

Aurora’s public schools outscore 81% of New York districts

Math proficiency in Aurora’s districts is 63%, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Aurora, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#108of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 77% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
66%
▲ 17 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
63%
▲ 16 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 3–7 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$22.8K
▼ 34% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.6
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
5
1,750 students on the public path
In brief

Aurora’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 835 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Aurora’s, its schools beat 91%, higher than their 81% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 66% and math 63% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $22,820 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is East Aurora Middle School, then East Aurora High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Immaculate Conception School (private) and Aurora Waldorf School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Aurora’s grade

A− Test scoresB− Graduation

A−: better than 81% of New York school districts, #108 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 81%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (835)Better than 91%
Towns in Erie County (25)Better than 88%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 679 test results and a graduating class of 162 could put Aurora anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 77% of Aurora’s students in the tested grades sat them (689 in math, 669 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Aurora, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–4Parkdale Elementary SchoolEast Aurora Union Free School DistrictB+
5–9East Aurora Middle SchoolEast Aurora Union Free School DistrictC
10–12East Aurora High SchoolEast Aurora Union Free School DistrictA

Aurora’s public schools are run by East Aurora Union Free School District, which also serves East Aurora. Parts of Aurora (7%, 5% and 3% of its land) are served by Orchard Park Central, Iroquois Central and Holland Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

East Aurora Union Free School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,750 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 10.6 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$22,820NY $34,607 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading66%
State average 48.9% · 669 students tested
Math63%
State average 46.5% · 689 students tested

Aurora vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Aurora’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
AuroraA−East Aurora Union Free
WalesB+Iroquois Central PK–12 · Holland Central PK–12
ElmaA−Iroquois Central
Orchard ParkA−Orchard Park Central
ColdenB−Springville-Griffith Institute Central School PK–12 · Holland Central PK–12
MarillaA−Iroquois Central PK–12 · Alden Central K–12

Every school in Aurora

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Auroraby address
Parkdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · East Aurora
B+
704 students12:1Rate it →
East Aurora Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–9 · East Aurora
C
504 students10:1Rate it →
East Aurora High School
High · Grades 9–12 · East Aurora
A
542 students10:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Immaculate Conception School
Elementary · Grades K–8 · East Aurora
Private · Catholic
164 students12:1Rate it →
Aurora Waldorf School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · West Falls
Private · Nonsectarian
130 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Aurora’s schools

Are Aurora’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Aurora children attend outscore 81% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #108 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Aurora in?

East Aurora Union Free School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,750 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Aurora are served by Orchard Park Central, Iroquois Central and Holland Central.

Where do Aurora kids go to high school?

East Aurora High School in East Aurora, with 542 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Aurora’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in East Aurora Union Free School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Aurora spend per student?

$22,820 in East Aurora Union Free School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Aurora?

Yes: Immaculate Conception School (Catholic, grades K–8, 164 students) and Aurora Waldorf School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 130 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.