Harris Hill Elementary School

Harris Hill Elementary School stands as one of New York's top-performing elementary schools, earning a remarkable 9.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 81st out of 4,758 schools statewide. This puts the school in the 98th percentile for academic excellence across New York. Serving 463 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, Harris Hill maintains an impressive 10.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio with 45 full-time equivalent teachers.

The school's academic achievements are particularly noteworthy, with 78% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and an even stronger 83% reaching proficiency in mathematics. Located at 4260 S Harris Hill Road in Williamsville, the school serves a well-educated community where 56% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code 14221 reflects a stable, affluent neighborhood with a median household income of $96,266 and median home values around $279,800.

With a low poverty rate of just 6.8%, the area provides strong community support for educational achievement. Harris Hill Elementary operates in Erie County's large suburban setting, benefiting from the resources and opportunities that come with serving an engaged, education-focused community of over 55,000 residents.