For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,249 students in Depew, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 606 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Depew, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Depew, NY are Depew High School, John A Sciole Elementary School and Depew Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Depew, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Depew have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Depew, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Depew High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5095
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5095
Gr: 9-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
John A Sciole Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
86 Alys Dr E
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-3285
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-3285
Gr: K-3 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Depew Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5050
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1780 Como Park Blvd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5006
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5006
Gr: PK-5 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Depew, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Depew, NY include Depew High School, John A Sciole Elementary School and Depew Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Depew?
4 public schools are located in Depew.
What percentage of students in Depew go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Depew are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Depew?
Depew public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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