Best Public Schools in Depew, NY

Summary:

The city of Depew, New York, is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools within the Depew Union Free School District.

Depew High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 392 out of 1,234 New York high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive Regents exam performance, with over 80% proficiency in several subjects, as well as a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% and a low dropout rate of 4.5%. In contrast, Depew Middle School struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in English Language Arts and Math.

At the elementary level, John A Sciole Elementary School stands out, outperforming the district and state averages in 3rd-grade English Language Arts and Math proficiency. However, the data also suggests a potential correlation between the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and academic performance, with schools like Cayuga Heights Elementary School having lower per-student spending and potentially facing additional challenges. Addressing these disparities and leveraging the strengths of the high-performing schools could lead to more consistent academic success across the Depew Union Free School District.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Physics (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cayuga Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1780 Como Park Blvd	Depew	14043	Erie County	Depew Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 686-5006	846	72	11.6	42.2%	669 (79.1%)	25 (3.0%)	57 (6.7%)	42 (5.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.8%)	51.3	1173^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	52.0%		42.1	1377^th of 2445 public elementary schools	43.7%	204												59.9	59.3	59.0				49.1	60.9	60.5				39.5		99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	$22,715	$1,307	$21,409
Depew High School	Public	9-12	5201 S Transit Rd	Depew	14043	Erie County	Depew Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 686-5095	581	49	11.9	42.7%	464 (79.9%)	38 (6.5%)	40 (6.9%)	19 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	66	392^nd of 1234 public high schools	68.2%		68	379^th of 1242 public high schools	69.5%	13	45.8	86.5	88.8	54.6	74.8	88.6	72.0	47.6	76.1	66.9	61.9															99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.3	$26,305	$1,236	$25,069
Depew Middle School	Public	6-8	5201 S Transit Rd	Depew	14043	Erie County	Depew Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 686-5050	421	40	10.4	44.2%	333 (79.1%)	13 (3.1%)	28 (6.7%)	16 (3.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.7%)	21.8	1283^rd of 1500 public middle schools	14.5%		21.6	1275^th of 1504 public middle schools	15.2%	8							95.5			95.7					35.2	37.4	24.5				36.4	41.6	24.7		23.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$27,007	$1,255	$25,752
John A Sciole Elementary School	Public	K-3	86 Alys Dr E	Depew	14043	Erie County	Lancaster Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 686-3285	401	36	11.2	30.9%	344 (85.8%)	7 (1.7%)	13 (3.2%)	20 (5.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)								(n/a)												67.0						70.5								99.2	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.2	$20,917	$1,322	$19,595

Cities Near Depew

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lancaster	1.7 mi	6	256^th
Cheektowaga	2.39 mi	13	587^th
West Seneca	3.27 mi	12	453^rd
Williamsville	4.39 mi	11	86^th
Sloan	4.47 mi	1	469^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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