Top 10 Best Niagara Falls Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,457 students in Niagara Falls, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Niagara Falls, NY are Bloneva Bond Primary School, Geraldine J Mann School and Niagara Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niagara Falls, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Niagara Falls have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Niagara Falls, NY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bloneva Bond Primary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2513 Niagara St
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(716) 278-5860
Grades: PK-2
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Geraldine J Mann School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1330 95th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7940
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Niagara Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2077 Lockport Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 297-4520
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Colonial Village Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1456 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 215-3270
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Seventy Ninth Street School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
551 79th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7900
Grades: PK-6
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
Maple Avenue School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
952 Maple Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-9140
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #77.
Cataract Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6431 Girard Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Grades: PK-6
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Harry F Abate Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 Lockport St
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-7960
Grades: 2-6
| 702 students
Rank: #99.
Hyde Park School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 Hyde Park Blvd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-7980
Grades: PK-6
| 481 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: PK-3
| 338 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Niagara Falls, New York

Niagara Falls, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
910 Hyde Park Boulevard
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
7436 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
6431 Girard Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Grades: 6-8
| 573 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Niagara Falls, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Niagara Falls, NY include Bloneva Bond Primary School, Geraldine J Mann School and Niagara Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Niagara Falls?
10 public elementary schools are located in Niagara Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Niagara Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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