For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 799 students in Salamanca, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Salamanca, NY are Prospect Elementary School and Seneca Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salamanca, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Salamanca have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Salamanca, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Prospect Ave
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5170
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5170
Grades: PK-3
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Seneca Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5140
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5140
Grades: 3-7
| 384 students
Salamanca, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Salamanca Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-6922
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-6922
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2405
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2405
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Warrior Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Salamanca, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Salamanca, NY include Prospect Elementary School and Seneca Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Salamanca?
2 public elementary schools are located in Salamanca.
What is the racial composition of students in Salamanca?
Salamanca public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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