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Schools in West Seneca · West Seneca Central School District

West Seneca’s public schools outscore 58% of New York districts

The grade covers the public school district serving West Seneca, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 42% of students in West Seneca’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the New York average (49%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#316of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
42%
▼ 7 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
49%
▲ 2 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 5 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$23.4K
▼ 32% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.7
NY 11.2
Schools in town
15
5,870 students on the public path
In brief

West Seneca’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1156 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of West Seneca’s, its schools beat 71%, higher than their 58% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state in math, below in reading

Reading proficiency is 42% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $23,412 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Five elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Queen of Heaven School (private), West Seneca Christian School (private), Trinity Lutheran School (private) and Center Road Christian Academy (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 West Seneca’s grade

B− Test scoresB− Graduation

B: better than 58% of New York school districts, #316 of 755 New York towns. Graduation is above the New York average; test scores are below it.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 58%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1156)Better than 71%
Towns in Erie County (25)Better than 36%
B−BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,122 test results and a graduating class of 509 could put West Seneca anywhere from B− to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 68% of West Seneca’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,231 in math, 2,014 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–55 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC− to B−
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressC−
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressA to A+

West Seneca’s public schools are run by West Seneca Central School District. Parts of West Seneca (5% of its land) are served by Orchard Park 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.

West Seneca Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 9 schools · 5,870 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 11.7 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$23,412NY $34,607 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading42%
State average 48.9% · 2014 students tested
Math49%
State average 46.5% · 2231 students tested

West Seneca vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
West SenecaBWest Seneca Central
CheektowagaDCheektowaga Central
BuffaloDBuffalo City
LackawannaDLackawanna City
Orchard ParkA−Orchard Park Central
ElmaA−Iroquois Central

Every school in West Seneca

15 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 West Senecaby address
Northwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C
437 students10:1Rate it →
Winchester-Potters Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C−
422 students10:1Rate it →
West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
C+
680 students13:1Rate it →
Clinton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
B−
629 students14:1Rate it →
Allendale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
C
509 students13:1Rate it →
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C−
778 students11:1Rate it →
East Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C−
567 students10:1Rate it →
West Seneca West Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12
A+
1,069 students13:1Rate it →
West Seneca East Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
779 students11:1Rate it →
Other public schools in West Senecarun by other districts or the state
Western Psychiatric Center
Grades 2–12
Special Education
34 studentsRate it →
Erie 1 Boces
Grades K–12
Special Education
488 students2:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Queen of Heaven School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
340 students12:1Rate it →
West Seneca Christian School
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
115 students7:1Rate it →
Trinity Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
96 students11:1Rate it →
Center Road Christian Academy
Grades K–10
Private · Religious
6 students3:1Rate it →

Questions about West Seneca’s schools

Are West Seneca’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of New York: the public schools West Seneca children attend outscore 58% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #316 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 71%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is West Seneca in?

West Seneca Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,870 students in 9 schools (2024–25). Small parts of West Seneca are served by Orchard Park Central.

Where do West Seneca kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: West Seneca West Senior High School and West Seneca East Senior High School.

What is West Seneca’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in West Seneca Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does West Seneca spend per student?

$23,412 in West Seneca Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in West Seneca?

Yes: Queen of Heaven School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 340 students), West Seneca Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 115 students), Trinity Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 96 students) and Center Road Christian Academy (religious, grades K–10, 6 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.