For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 5,799 students in Niagara County, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Niagara County, NY are Starpoint Middle School, Edward Town Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Niagara County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Niagara County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starpoint Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4363 Mapleton Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2200
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Edward Town Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2292 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3150
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3150
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Newfane Senior High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Panther Dr
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Lewiston Porter Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7201
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7201
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Barker Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Gr: 7-12 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Royalton-hartland Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
78 State St
Middleport, NY 14105
(716) 735-2000
Middleport, NY 14105
(716) 735-2000
Gr: 5-8 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
North Tonawanda Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
455 Meadow Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3700
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Aaron Mossell Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Passaic Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4702
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4702
Gr: 7-8 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Wilson Middle/high School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Newfane Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Transit Rd
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Lasalle Preparatory School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7436 Buffalo Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Gr: 7-8 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Gaskill Preparatory School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 Hyde Park Blvd
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Gr: 7-8 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Niagara County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3203
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3203
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
910 Hyde Park Boulevard
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
85 North Adams St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4601
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4601
Gr: PK-5
621 Payne Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3675
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3675
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Minority enrollment: 2%
51 High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4751
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4751
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
7436 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
2292 Saundrs Stlmt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 student Minority enrollment: 11%
6175 East Ave
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6469
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
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-3370
Gr: 12 | 1 student
6431 Girard Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
625 Ohio Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
Gr: K-6 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
6040 Lindberg Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7920
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7920
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
630 66th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9100
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
3745 Ransomville Rd
Ransomville, NY 14131
(716) 751-9341
Ransomville, NY 14131
(716) 751-9341
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
50 Rogers Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4651
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 middle schools in Niagara County, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Niagara County, NY include Starpoint Middle School, Edward Town Middle School and Newfane Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Niagara County?
12 public middle schools are located in Niagara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Niagara County?
Niagara County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Niagara County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Niagara County include: Gaskill Preparatory School vs. Lasalle Preparatory School, Lasalle Preparatory School vs. Gaskill Preparatory School
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