Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0Eden’s public schools outscore 71% of New York districts
On the state math tests, 56% of Eden’s students scored proficient, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Eden, 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 68% 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.
Eden’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 925 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Eden’s, its schools beat 80%, higher than their 71% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 55% and math 56% 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 $23,199 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary and one middle school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Eden Elementary School, then Eden Middle & High School. See the path ↓
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 Eden’s grade
B+: better than 71% of New York school districts, #191 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 Eden, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Eden
G L Priess Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 348 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Eden
G L Priess Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 348 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Eden
G L Priess Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 348 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Eden’s public schools are run by Eden Central School District, which also serves Boston and Evans. 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
Eden vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Eden’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Eden | B+ | Eden Central |
| Evans | B | Eden Central PK–12 · Evans-Brant Central K–12 |
| Hamburg | B | Frontier Central PK–12 · Hamburg Central PK–12 |
| North Collins | C+ | North Collins Central |
| Boston | B+ | Eden Central PK–12 · Hamburg Central PK–12 · Orchard Park Central PK–12 |
| Brant | B− | North Collins Central PK–12 · Evans-Brant Central K–12 |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Eden Central with Eden, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Eden
3 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 Eden’s schools
Are Eden’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Eden children attend outscore 71% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #191 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 80%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Eden in?
Eden Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,282 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
What is Eden’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Eden Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Eden spend per student?
$23,199 in Eden Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Eden families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Eden → 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.