For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,165 students in Sanborn, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 92 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Sanborn, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sanborn, NY are Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School, Edward Town Middle School and West Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanborn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Sanborn have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sanborn, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2292 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
West Street Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5700 West St
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3200
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3200
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Sanborn, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2292 Saundrs Stlmt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sanborn, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Sanborn, NY include Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School, Edward Town Middle School and West Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sanborn?
3 public schools are located in Sanborn.
What percentage of students in Sanborn go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Sanborn are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sanborn?
Sanborn public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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