Top 10 Best Niagara County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,777 students in Niagara County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Niagara County, NY are Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School, Lewiston Porter Senior High School and Newfane Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niagara County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Niagara County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
Niagara County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Royalton-hartland High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Niagara County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2292 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,143 students
Rank: #22.
Lewiston Porter Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7263
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #33.
Newfane Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Panther Dr
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Grades: 7-12
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
Royalton-hartland High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
54 State St
Middleport, NY 14105
(716) 735-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #55.
Niagara Falls High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4455 Porter Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,071 students
Rank: #66.
Starpoint High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4363 Mapleton Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #77.
North Tonawanda High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
405 Meadow Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,014 students
Rank: #88.
Barker Junior/senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Grades: 7-12
| 318 students
Rank: #99.
Lockport High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 Lincoln Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4452
Grades: 9-12
| 1,299 students
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Middle/high School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
374-80 Lake St
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Grades: 6-12
| 542 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Niagara County, NY

Niagara County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3203
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
910 Hyde Park Boulevard
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
85 North Adams St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4601
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
621 Payne Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3675
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
789 Gilmore Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
35 Grant St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3775
Grades: PK
| n/a students
51 High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4751
Grades: PK
| 103 students
7436 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
2292 Saundrs Stlmt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
6175 East Ave
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6469
Grades: 4-5
| 299 students
5526 Niagara St Ext
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-3370
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
6431 Girard Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
625 Ohio Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
6040 Lindberg Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7920
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
630 66th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
3745 Ransomville Rd
Ransomville, NY 14131
(716) 751-9341
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
50 Rogers Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4651
Grades: K-4
| 223 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Niagara County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Niagara County, NY include Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School, Lewiston Porter Senior High School and Newfane Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Niagara County, NY?
10 public high schools are located in Niagara County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Niagara County, NY?
Niagara County, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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