Best Niagara County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,848 students in Niagara County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Niagara County, NY are Wilson Elementary School, Primary Education Center and Pratt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niagara County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Niagara County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Niagara County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Maple Avenue School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
952 Maple Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-9140
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Tuscarora Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Mt Hope Rd
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 215-3671
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Rank: #99.
Seventy Ninth Street School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
551 79th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7900
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Cataract Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6431 Girard Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Gr: PK-6 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Hyde Park School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 Hyde Park Blvd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-7980
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 Beech Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-9180
Gr: PK-3 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
6048 Godfrey Rd
Burt, NY 14028
(716) 778-6351
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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Niagara County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1628 Quaker Rd
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
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
85 North Adams St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4601
Gr: PK-5
621 Payne Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3675
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Minority enrollment: 2%
789 Gilmore Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3750
35 Grant St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3775
Gr: PK
51 High St
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
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
2292 Saundrs Stlmt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 student Minority enrollment: 11%
6175 East Ave
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6469
Gr: 4-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
5526 Niagara St Ext
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-3370
Gr: 12 | 1 student
6431 Girard Avenue
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
Gr: K-6 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
6040 Lindberg Avenue
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
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
3745 Ransomville Rd
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
Gr: K-4 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Niagara County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Niagara County, NY include Wilson Elementary School, Primary Education Center and Pratt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Niagara County?
13 public preschools are located in Niagara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Niagara County?
Niagara County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Niagara County are often viewed compared to one another?

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