For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,192 students in 14304, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 475 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 14304, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 14304, NY are Geraldine J Mann School, Niagara Charter School and Lasalle Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14304 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14304, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14304, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geraldine J Mann School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1330 95th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7940
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7940
Gr: PK-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Niagara Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
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 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Seventy Ninth Street School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
551 79th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7900
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7900
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Cataract Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6431 Girard Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
14304, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14304, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14304, NY include Geraldine J Mann School, Niagara Charter School and Lasalle Preparatory School.
How many public schools are located in 14304?
5 public schools are located in 14304.
What percentage of students in 14304 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 14304 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 14304?
14304 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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