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6 schools in Lancaster

New York · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across New York, 6 sit inside Lancaster, collectively enrolling about 4,920 students (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Lancaster

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,920
-295 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 92%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
COMO PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-03352
COURT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-03285
HILLVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-03451
LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-121,682
LANCASTER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle07-08876
WILLIAM STREET SCHOOLMiddle04-061,274

About Lancaster

Across Lancaster, New York, 6 public schools hosts about 4,920 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 820, meaningfully above the state mean of about 519.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lancaster has shrank 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,215 students to 4,920.

On allk12, the community for Lancaster discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Lancaster, New York?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Lancaster, with a combined enrollment of about 4,920.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lancaster?
Lancaster has 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Lancaster?
LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Lancaster by enrollment, with approximately 1,682 students.
What school districts serve Lancaster?
Lancaster public schools are operated by LANCASTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
What grade levels do public schools in Lancaster cover?
Public schools in Lancaster serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.