Willow Ridge Elementary School

Willow Ridge Elementary School has 358 students.

Willow Ridge Elementary School teaches PK to 5th grade.

Willow Ridge Elementary School has a student teacher ratio of 10 to 1.

Willow Ridge Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

480 Willow Ridge Dr, Amherst, NY

South Amherst Neighborhood

Sweet Home Central School District

394 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Robert Polino

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
37%

Reading Proficiency
37%

Annual Tuition
$0

B-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

37%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

13.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

366:1

Student Diversity

Female

54.5%

Male

45.5%

White

59.2%

Black

16.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

12.3%

Two or more races

8.7%

Hispanic

2.8%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/14/2025

My son has become more enthusiastic about learning since transitioning to this school last year.

5.0 parent

6/28/2024

To my knowledge, It is the best school in this area. My two children have been graduated from this school. Thanks to all the teachers and staff. All the best.

5.0 parent

5/4/2023

This school is good for your kids

5.0 parent

7/19/2022

All of my kids went to this school… thirteen years total… boys and girls. There is plenty of support for kids who have good foundation at home but need a boost in school. We’ve seen two principals and they were both fine administrators and responded promptly to concerns. Good discipline in the class...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Sweet Home Senior High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Kenmore East Senior High School

8th to 12th
Public

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Ellicott Creek Trail way Park

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Oozefest

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New York Erie County Amherst 14228 South Amherst

Willow Ridge Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Amherst, NY and is served by the Sweet Home Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 394 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Willow Ridge Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $398,277. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sweet Home Senior High School, Kenmore East Senior High School, Sweet Home Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Amherst has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Willow Ridge Elementary School.

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