Top Rankings
Frontier Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,542 students in Frontier Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Frontier Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
4,542 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
380 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Frontier Central School District, which is ranked #365 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#371 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
78%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
89%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,399 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,970 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,399
$31,307
Spending / Student
$20,970
$32,183
Best Frontier Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frontier Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
S 4432 Bay View Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1720
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1720
Grades: 9-12
| 1,308 students
Rank: #22.
Frontier Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2751 Amsdell Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1730
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1730
Grades: 6-8
| 1,077 students
Rank: #33.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6050 Fairway Ct
Lake View, NY 14085
(716) 926-1770
Lake View, NY 14085
(716) 926-1770
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #44.
Cloverbank Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2761 Cloverbank Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1760
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1760
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #55.
Big Tree Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S 4460 Bay View Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1740
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1740
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #66.
Blasdell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3780 S Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14219
(716) 926-1750
Buffalo, NY 14219
(716) 926-1750
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Frontier Central School District?
Frontier Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,542 students.
What is the rank of Frontier Central School District?
Frontier Central School District is ranked #365 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frontier Central School District?
89% of Frontier Central School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frontier Central School District?
Frontier Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Frontier Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,970 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children鈥檚 wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we鈥檒l take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.
