Schools in Amherst, New York (2025)
9 schools · 6,287 students · 9 public · median Enrollment 708.
Amherst, in New York, has 9 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 6,287 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle; by sector 9 public.
The median Enrollment across Amherst's schools is 708, above the New York median of 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
9 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Amherst Central High School (90.6, top 5% of high schools nationally), followed by Sweet Home Senior High School (83.0, top 10% of high schools nationally), and Smallwood Drive School (80.6, top 10% of elementary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Sweet Home Senior High School (1,105 students), Amherst Central High School (865 students), Sweet Home Middle School (858 students).
Ranked schools in Amherst
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.
- 191Amherst Central High SchoolAmherst · Public High99.5% Math proficiency · 865 students
- 283Sweet Home Senior High SchoolAmherst · Public High97% Math proficiency · 1,105 students
- 381Smallwood Drive SchoolAmherst · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 708 students
- 478Amherst Middle SchoolAmherst · Public Middle69% Math proficiency · 646 students
- 566Sweet Home Middle SchoolAmherst · Public Middle54% Math proficiency · 858 students
- 665Maplemere Elementary SchoolAmherst · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 488 students
- 763Willow Ridge Elementary SchoolAmherst · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 427 students
- 861Windermere Blvd SchoolAmherst · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 738 students
- 948Heritage Heights Elementary SchoolAmherst · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 452 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst Central High School Amherst · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 90.6 Top 5% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 865 |
| 2 | Sweet Home Senior High School Amherst · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 83.0 Top 10% | 97% Math proficiency | 1,105 |
| 3 | Smallwood Drive School Amherst · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 80.6 Top 10% | 71% Math proficiency | 708 |
| 4 | Amherst Middle School Amherst · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 78.4 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 646 |
| 5 | Sweet Home Middle School Amherst · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65.9 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 858 |
| 6 | Maplemere Elementary School Amherst · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 65.1 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 488 |
| 7 | Willow Ridge Elementary School Amherst · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 427 |
| 8 | Windermere Blvd School Amherst · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.0 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 738 |
| 9 | Heritage Heights Elementary School Amherst · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.9 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 452 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Amherst side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Amherst?
Amherst Central High School is the highest-ranked school in Amherst with a Success Index (US) of 90.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Amherst?
Amherst has 9 schools (2 high, 5 elementary, 2 middle) educating 6,287 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Amherst?
The median Enrollment across schools in Amherst is 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.