Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 3.0Clarence’s public schools outscore 88% of New York districts
73% of students in Clarence’s public schools are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Clarence, 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.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 86% 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.
Clarence’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 71% and math 73% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $20,086 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Clarence Middle School, then Clarence Senior High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School (private) and St. Marys 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.
What’s behind Clarence’s grade
A: better than 88% of New York school districts, #59 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Clarence, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Clarence
Clarence Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 954 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Clarence
Clarence Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 954 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Clarence
Clarence Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 954 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Clarence
Clarence Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,256 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Clarence
Clarence Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,256 students · 11:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Clarence
Clarence Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,256 students · 11:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Clarence
Clarence Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,256 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Clarence’s public schools are run by Clarence Central School District. Parts of Clarence (10% and 2% of its land) are served by Williamsville Central and Akron 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.
Well above the state in reading
Clarence vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Clarence’s borders.
Every school in Clarence
8 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).
Questions about Clarence’s schools
Are Clarence’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Clarence children attend outscore 88% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #59 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 92%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Clarence in?
Clarence Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,081 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Clarence are served by Williamsville Central and Akron Central.
Where do Clarence kids go to high school?
Clarence Senior High School, with 1,256 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Clarence’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Clarence Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Clarence spend per student?
$20,086 in Clarence Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Clarence?
Yes: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 211 students) and St. Marys School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 191 students).
Parents talk
What Clarence families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Clarence → They have their own page.
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.