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Niagara Falls City School District

630 66th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304-2212
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Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Niagara Falls City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,819 students in Niagara Falls City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Niagara Falls City School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
6,819 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
452 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Niagara Falls City School District, which is ranked #966 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#970 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
52%
28%
49%
63%
78%
83%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
9%
30%
% Black
34%
16%
% White
36%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,491 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,092 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$167 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$171 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,491
$31,307
Spending / Student
$25,092
$32,183

Best Niagara Falls City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-2 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Geraldine J Mann School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1330 95th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7940
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Lasalle Preparatory School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7436 Buffalo Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Gr: 7-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Niagara Falls High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4455 Porter Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Maple Avenue School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
952 Maple Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-9140
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Seventy Ninth Street School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
551 79th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7900
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Harry F Abate Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 Lockport St
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-7960
Gr: 2-6 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Gaskill Preparatory School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
910 Hyde Park Blvd
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Gr: 7-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Cataract Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6431 Girard Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Gr: PK-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Hyde Park School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 Hyde Park Blvd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-7980
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: PK-3 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Niagara Falls City School District?
Niagara Falls City School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,819 students.
What is the rank of Niagara Falls City School District?
Niagara Falls City School District is ranked #966 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Niagara Falls City School District?
36% of Niagara Falls City School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Niagara Falls City School District?
Niagara Falls City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Niagara Falls City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,092 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,819 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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