Best Public Schools in Almond, NY

Summary:

The city of Almond, New York is home to two high-performing schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Alfred-Almond Elementary School and Alfred-Almond Junior-Senior High School. Both schools consistently rank in the top 25-30% and top 15-20% of New York schools respectively, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

The elementary school boasts impressive test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that exceed state averages, particularly in 4th grade. The junior-senior high school also shines, with Regents exam pass rates over 90% in many subjects, well above the state average. The high school maintains a strong 84.3% four-year graduation rate as well. Both schools benefit from higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios compared to state norms, which likely contribute to their academic success.

Despite serving a population with greater economic challenges, as evidenced by free and reduced lunch rates over 40%, the schools in the Alfred-Almond Central School District are providing a high-quality education to their students. The district's consistent top rankings and test score results demonstrate a commitment to excellence and a dedication to helping all students reach their full potential.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	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
Alfred-Almond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6795 Rt 21	Almond	14804	Allegany County	Alfred-Almond Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 276-6529	279	24	11.4	47.0%	250 (89.6%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (5.0%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	70.9	615^th of 2445 public elementary schools	74.8%		60.3	909^th of 2439 public elementary schools	62.7%	294											51.4	64.5	59.4	52.8			44.4	93.9	56.3	57.7			57.6		98.4	99.0	99.7	99.7	99.7	98.7	98.7	99.7	$16,269	$2,082	$14,187
Alfred-Almond Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	6795 Rt 21	Almond	14804	Allegany County	Alfred-Almond Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 276-6559	272	30	9.1	42.3%	239 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	11 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	77.6	179^th of 1242 public high schools	85.6%		76.6	202^nd of 1228 public high schools	83.6%	23	66.7	84.6	93.0	58.6	91.7	97.2	97.3	85.7	95.4	89.5					51.7	69.8					55.2	68.2		69.8	97.5	98.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.2	98.9	99.6	$18,778	$811	$17,967

Cities Near Almond

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hornell	8.27 mi	3	534^th
Arkport	8.31 mi	1
Canaseraga	9.72 mi	1
Andover	11.72 mi	3
Canisteo	11.74 mi	2	438^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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.