For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,037 students in Dunkirk, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dunkirk, NY are School 5, School 4 and Dunkirk Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunkirk, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dunkirk have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dunkirk, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School 5
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Brigham Rd
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: K-2
| 147 students
Rank: #22.
School 4
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
752 Central Ave
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Dunkirk Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Eagle St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: 3-6
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
School 3
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
742 Lamphere St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: PK-2
| 137 students
Rank: #55.
School 7
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
348 Lake Shore Dr E
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: K-2
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dunkirk, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dunkirk, NY include School 5, School 4 and Dunkirk Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dunkirk?
5 public elementary schools are located in Dunkirk.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunkirk?
Dunkirk public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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