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Best Erie County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 74 public preschools serving 37,034 students in Erie County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Erie County, NY are Country Parkway Elementary School, P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted and Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Erie County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Country Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 Hollybrook Dr
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Gr: PK-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
874 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3420
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 N Forest Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9800
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Smallwood Drive School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Smallwood Dr
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Ellicott Road Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5180 Ellicott Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6278
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
South Davis Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
51 S Davis St
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6246
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Eggert Road Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3580 Eggert Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6215
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Akron Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
47 Bloomingdale Ave
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
North Park Community School #50
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-3440
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Parkdale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
141 Girard Ave
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 687-2352
Gr: PK-4 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Elma Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 Rice Rd
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-3000
Gr: PK-3 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Windom Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3870 Sheldon Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6279
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Charlotte Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Charlotte Ave
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3370
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6050 Fairway Ct
Lake View, NY 14085
(716) 926-1770
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cloverbank Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2761 Cloverbank Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Marilla Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11683 Bullis Rd
Marilla, NY 14102
(716) 652-3000
Gr: PK-3 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1717.
Big Tree Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
S 4460 Bay View Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1740
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1818.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Glendale Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 250-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
Wales Primary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4650 Woodchuck Rd
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-3000
Gr: PK-3 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2020.
Armor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Abbott Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
North Collins Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10469 Bantle Rd
North Collins, NY 14111
(716) 337-0166
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Willow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Willow Ridge Dr
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1575
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2323.
Colden Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8263 Boston-colden Rd
Colden, NY 14033
(716) 592-3217
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2424.
Windermere Blvd School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
291 Windermere Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 362-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2525.
Cleveland Hill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Mapleview Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 836-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2626.
Discovery School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4922
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Harold O Brumsted Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
173 Canada St
Holland, NY 14080
(716) 537-8255
Gr: PK-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Heritage Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2545 Sweet Home Rd
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1525
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Blasdell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3780 S Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14219
(716) 926-1750
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Northwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3131.
Lorraine Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
71 Lorraine Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 816-4809
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3232.
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 Como Park Blvd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5006
Gr: PK-5 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3333.
P.s. 81
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Tacoma Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 816-4060
Gr: PK-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3434.
Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Easton Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4070
Gr: PK-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Winchester-potters Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
675 Potters Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Erie County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Erie County, NY include Country Parkway Elementary School, P.s. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted and Forest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Erie County?
74 public preschools are located in Erie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County?
Erie County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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