For the 2025 school year, there are 50 public schools serving 26,279 students in Niagara County, NY (there are 16 private schools, serving 1,904 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Niagara County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Niagara County, NY are Royalton-hartland High School, Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School and Starpoint High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niagara County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Niagara County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Niagara County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Royalton-hartland High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
54 State St
Middleport, NY 14105
(716) 735-2000
Middleport, NY 14105
(716) 735-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2292 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #33.
Starpoint High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4363 Mapleton Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2300
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 899 students
Rank: #44.
Lewiston Porter Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7263
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7263
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #55.
North Tonawanda High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 Meadow Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3600
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 973 students
Rank: #66.
Newfane Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Panther Dr
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Grades: 7-12
| 388 students
Rank: #77.
Lockport High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Lincoln Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4452
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4452
Grades: 9-12
| 1,353 students
Rank: #88.
Starpoint Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4363 Mapleton Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2200
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #99.
Errick Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6839 Errick Rd
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 215-3240
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 215-3240
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #1010.
Intermediate Education Center
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7252
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7252
Grades: 3-5
| 380 students
Rank: #1111.
Niagara Falls High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4455 Porter Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-5800
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,142 students
Rank: #1212.
Edward Town Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2292 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3150
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3150
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #1313.
Regan Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4363 Mapleton Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2150
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2150
Grades: 3-5
| 662 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Barker Junior/senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Grades: 7-12
| 296 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
West Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5700 West St
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3200
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3200
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1616.
Lewiston Porter Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7201
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7201
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #1717.
Primary Education Center
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7220
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7220
Grades: PK-3
| 390 students
Rank: #1818.
Bloneva Bond Primary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2513 Niagara St
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(716) 278-5860
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(716) 278-5860
Grades: PK-2
| 449 students
Rank: #1919.
Ohio Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Ohio Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
Grades: K-4
| 367 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
George Southard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6385 Locust St Ext
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4772
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4772
Grades: K-4
| 356 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Newfane Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2909 Transit Rd
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6376
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6376
Grades: K-4
| 481 students
Rank: #2222.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 Young St
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #2323.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3237
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3237
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #2424.
Spruce School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Spruce St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3850
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3850
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #2525.
Wilson Middle/high School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
374-80 Lake St
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Grades: 6-12
| 494 students
Rank: #2626.
Roy Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 12 E High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4671
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4671
Grades: K-4
| 396 students
Rank: #2727.
Drake School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 Drake Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3725
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3725
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: #2828.
Geraldine J Mann School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1330 95th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7940
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7940
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #2929.
North Tonawanda Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Meadow Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3700
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 478 students
Rank: #3030.
Royalton-hartland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Orchard Pl
Gasport, NY 14067
(716) 735-2000
Gasport, NY 14067
(716) 735-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #3131.
Niagara Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2077 Lockport Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 297-4520
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 297-4520
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
Rank: #3232.
North Tonawanda Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Vanderbilt Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3825
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3825
Grades: 4-6
| 733 students
Rank: #3333.
Colonial Village Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1456 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 215-3270
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 215-3270
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #3434.
Newfane Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Transit Rd
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Grades: 5-8
| 359 students
Rank: #3535.
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
491 High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4551
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4551
Grades: 5-6
| 559 students
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Niagara County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3203
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3203
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
910 Hyde Park Boulevard
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
85 North Adams St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4601
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4601
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
621 Payne Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3675
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3675
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
789 Gilmore Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3750
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
35 Grant St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3775
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3775
Grades: PK
| n/a students
51 High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4751
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4751
Grades: PK
| 103 students
7436 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
2292 Saundrs Stlmt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
6175 East Ave
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6469
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6469
Grades: 4-5
| 299 students
Niagara County Jail (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5526 Niagara St Ext
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-3370
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-3370
Grades: 12
| 1 students
6431 Girard Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
625 Ohio Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
6040 Lindberg Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7920
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7920
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
630 66th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9100
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
3745 Ransomville Rd
Ransomville, NY 14131
(716) 751-9341
Ransomville, NY 14131
(716) 751-9341
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
50 Rogers Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4651
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4651
Grades: K-4
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Niagara County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Niagara County, NY include Royalton-hartland High School, Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School and Starpoint High School.
How many public schools are located in Niagara County?
50 public schools are located in Niagara County.
What percentage of students in Niagara County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Niagara County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Niagara County?
Niagara County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Niagara County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Niagara County include: Gaskill Preparatory School vs. Lasalle Preparatory School, Henry J Kalfas Magnet School vs. Harry F Abate Elementary School, North Tonawanda Intermediate School vs. Spruce School
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