For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 70 students in Lewiston, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 247 private students). 22% of all K-12 students in Lewiston, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Lewiston, NY is Tuscarora Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewiston, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lewiston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lewiston, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tuscarora Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Mt Hope Rd
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 215-3685
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 215-3685
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lewiston, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Lewiston, NY include Tuscarora Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lewiston?
1 public schools are located in Lewiston.
What percentage of students in Lewiston go to public school?
22% of all K-12 students in Lewiston are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lewiston?
Lewiston public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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