For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,933 students in Dunkirk, NY (there are , serving 277 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Dunkirk, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Dunkirk, NY are Dunkirk Senior High School, School 5 and School 4. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunkirk, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Dunkirk 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 Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dunkirk, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunkirk Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 W 6th St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 896 students
Rank: #22.
School 5
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Brigham Rd
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: K-2
| 147 students
Rank: #33.
School 4
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
752 Central Ave
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Dunkirk Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Eagle St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: 3-6
| 592 students
Rank: #55.
School 3
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
742 Lamphere St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: PK-2
| 137 students
Rank: #66.
School 7
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
348 Lake Shore Dr E
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: K-2
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dunkirk, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Dunkirk, NY include Dunkirk Senior High School, School 5 and School 4.
How many public schools are located in Dunkirk?
6 public schools are located in Dunkirk.
What percentage of students in Dunkirk go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Dunkirk are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dunkirk?
Dunkirk public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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