For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,522 students in Tonawanda, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Tonawanda, NY are Glendale Elementary School, Tonawanda Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tonawanda, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Tonawanda have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Tonawanda, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Glendale Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 250-1500
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 250-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Fletcher St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Gr: PK-5 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
365 Dupont Ave
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8423
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8423
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Tonawanda, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
44 Westfall Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8419
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8419
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
105 Highland Ave
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6801
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6801
Gr: K-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
130 Syracuse St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
55 Taylor Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7697
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7697
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Tonawanda, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Tonawanda, NY include Glendale Elementary School, Tonawanda Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tonawanda?
3 public preschools are located in Tonawanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Tonawanda?
Tonawanda public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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