These are some of the top-rated public schools in Amherst based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Amherst at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
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Sweet Home Central School District
3,563 students | AMHERST, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 6 schools -
Amherst Central School District
2,964 students | AMHERST, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 4 schools
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May 30, 2025
St. Benedict’s School has been an outstanding environment for my children. The teachers and staff are dedicated to excellence in education, character building, Catholic teaching. My children are... More
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Parent / Guardian
May 21, 2025
St. Benedict’s School has been instrumental in my son's growth, both academically and personally. The dedicated teachers provide a supportive and challenging environment that has encouraged him to... More
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Parent / Guardian
May 20, 2025
St.Benedict’s is a loving neutering environment that facilitates children to learn and grow. Our daughters thrived at St, Benedict’s and they were thoroughly prepared for high school.
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