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Best Niagara County Public Schools (2025)

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, Starpoint High School and Niagara-wheatfield Senior 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 48% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Niagara County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royalton-hartland High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
54 State St
Middleport, NY 14105
(716) 735-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Starpoint High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4363 Mapleton Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 899 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2292 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,058 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Lewiston Porter Senior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7263
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Starpoint Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4363 Mapleton Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
North Tonawanda High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
405 Meadow Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 973 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Errick Road Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6839 Errick Rd
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 215-3240
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Intermediate Education Center
(Math: 71% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7252
Gr: 3-5 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Edward Town Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2292 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3150
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Newfane Senior High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Panther Dr
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
West Street Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5700 West St
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3200
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Lewiston Porter Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7201
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Barker Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Gr: 7-12 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
430 Young St
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Primary Education Center
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7220
Gr: PK-3 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Regan Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4363 Mapleton Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2150
Gr: 3-5 | 662 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
George Southard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6385 Locust St Ext
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4772
Gr: K-4 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Newfane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2909 Transit Rd
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6376
Gr: K-4 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1919.
Roy Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
610 12 E High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4671
Gr: K-4 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lockport High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 Lincoln Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4452
Gr: 9-12 | 1,353 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Ohio Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
625 Ohio Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
Gr: K-4 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2222.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3237
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2323.
Bloneva Bond Primary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2513 Niagara St
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(716) 278-5860
Gr: PK-2 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2424.
Royalton-hartland Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
78 State St
Middleport, NY 14105
(716) 735-2000
Gr: 5-8 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2525.
North Tonawanda Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Vanderbilt Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3825
Gr: 4-6 | 733 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2626.
Spruce School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
195 Spruce St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3850
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2727.
North Tonawanda Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Meadow Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2828.
Geraldine J Mann School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1330 95th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7940
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2929.
Aaron Mossell Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Passaic Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4702
Gr: 7-8 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Niagara Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2077 Lockport Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 297-4520
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Wilson Middle/high School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
374-80 Lake St
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3232.
Royalton-hartland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Orchard Pl
Gasport, NY 14067
(716) 735-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3333.
Newfane Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Transit Rd
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3434.
Colonial Village Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1456 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 215-3270
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3535.
Drake School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
380 Drake Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3725
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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Niagara County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Barker Middle School (Closed 2012)
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3203
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Charles B. Gaskill Middle School (Closed 2008)
910 Hyde Park Boulevard
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
DeWitt Clinton Elementary School (Closed 2011)
85 North Adams St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4601
Gr: PK-5
George L. Lowry Middle School (Closed 2005)
621 Payne Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3675
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Gilmore School (Closed 2014)
789 Gilmore Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3750
Grant School (Closed 2011)
35 Grant St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3775
Gr: PK
John E Pound Early Childhood Center (Closed 2015)
51 High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4751
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Lasalle Middle School (Closed 2008)
7436 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Mike Sena Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2292 Saundrs Stlmt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 student Minority enrollment: 11%
Newfane Intermediate School (Closed 2012)
6175 East Ave
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6469
Gr: 4-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Niagara County Jail (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5526 Niagara St Ext
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-3370
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Niagara Middle School (Closed 2008)
6431 Girard Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Ohio School (Closed 2023)
625 Ohio Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
Gr: K-6 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Sixtieth Street School (Closed 2008)
6040 Lindberg Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7920
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Sixty Sixth Street School (Closed 2008)
630 66th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
W H Stevenson Elementary School (Closed 2015)
3745 Ransomville Rd
Ransomville, NY 14131
(716) 751-9341
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Washington Hunt School (Closed 2014)
50 Rogers Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4651
Gr: K-4 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

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, Starpoint High School and Niagara-wheatfield Senior 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?

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