Best High Schools in Niagara Falls, NY

Niagara Falls, NY has 6 high schools with 6,788 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Niagara Falls score 92% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 84% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Niagara Falls greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lewiston Porter Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

94%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lewiston-porter Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students

2. Grand Island Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

87%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Island Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students

3. Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

92%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Niagara-wheatfield Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students

4. North Tonawanda High School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

88%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Tonawanda City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1001 Students

5. Sweet Home Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sweet Home Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students

6. Niagara Falls High School

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Niagara Falls City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2139 Students

Best Middle Schools in Niagara Falls, NY

Niagara Falls, NY has 7 middle schools with 4,353 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Niagara Falls score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Niagara Falls meet expectations.

1. Lewiston Porter Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lewiston-porter Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students

2. North Tonawanda Intermediate School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Tonawanda City School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 720 Students

3. Veronica E Connor Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grand Island Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students

4. Edward Town Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Niagara-wheatfield Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students

5. Gaskill Preparatory School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Niagara Falls City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 500 Students

6. Lasalle Preparatory School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Niagara Falls City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 500 Students

7. Sweet Home Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sweet Home Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Niagara Falls, NY

Niagara Falls, NY has 18 elementary schools with 7,024 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Niagara Falls score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Niagara Falls meet expectations.

1. Errick Road Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Niagara-wheatfield Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students

2. West Street Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Niagara-wheatfield Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students

3. Intermediate Education Center

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lewiston-porter Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 380 Students

4. Huth Road School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grand Island Central School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 427 Students

5. Colonial Village Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Niagara-wheatfield Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students

6. Geraldine J Mann School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Niagara Falls City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 425 Students

7. Heritage Heights Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sweet Home Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students

8. Cataract Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Niagara Falls City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 531 Students

9. Maple Avenue School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Niagara Falls City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 397 Students

10. Harry F Abate Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Niagara Falls City School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 695 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Niagara Falls, NY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Niagara Falls, NY has a total population of 64,202 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Niagara Falls, NY

18,165

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Niagara Falls, NY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

33.72 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

27.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Niagara Falls, NY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Niagara Falls, NY.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,934 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Niagara Falls, NY Internet Health Assessment.

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