For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,203 students in 14305, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 14305, NY are Colonial Village Elementary School, Niagara Falls High School and Maple Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 14305 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 14305, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14305, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colonial Village Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1456 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 215-3270
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 215-3270
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Niagara Falls High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4455 Porter Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-5800
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Maple Avenue School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
952 Maple Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-9140
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-9140
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Harry F Abate Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Lockport St
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-7960
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-7960
Gr: 2-6 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Hyde Park School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Hyde Park Blvd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-7980
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-7980
Gr: PK-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Beech Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-9180
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-9180
Gr: PK-3 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 14305, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 14305, NY include Colonial Village Elementary School, Niagara Falls High School and Maple Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in 14305?
6 public schools are located in 14305.
What is the racial composition of students in 14305?
14305 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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