Best Dunkirk Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,933 students in Dunkirk, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 277 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Dunkirk, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).

The top-ranked public schools in Dunkirk, NY are Dunkirk Senior High School, School 5 and School 4. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dunkirk, NY public schools have an score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Dunkirk have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dunkirk, NY (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Dunkirk Senior High School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 60-79%)
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75 W 6th St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300

Gr: 7-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #22.

School 5

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
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117 Brigham Rd
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300

Gr: K-2 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #33.

School 4

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
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752 Central Ave
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300

Gr: PK-5

Rank: #44.

Dunkirk Intermediate School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
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525 Eagle St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300

Gr: 3-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #55.

School 3

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
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742 Lamphere St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300

Gr: PK-2 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #66.

School 7

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
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348 Lake Shore Dr E
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300

Gr: K-2 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dunkirk, NY?

The top-ranked public schools in Dunkirk, NY include Dunkirk Senior High School, School 5 and School 4.

How many public schools are located in Dunkirk?

6 public schools are located in Dunkirk.

What percentage of students in Dunkirk go to public school?

87% of all K-12 students in Dunkirk are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in Dunkirk?

Dunkirk public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).