For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,376 students in 14304, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 14304, NY are Geraldine J Mann School, Seventy Ninth Street School and Cataract Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 14304 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 14304, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14304, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geraldine J Mann School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1330 95th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7940
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7940
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Seventy Ninth Street School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
551 79th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7900
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7900
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Cataract Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6431 Girard Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Gr: PK-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
14304, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7436 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
6431 Girard Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
6040 Lindberg Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7920
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7920
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
630 66th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9100
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 14304, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 14304, NY include Geraldine J Mann School, Seventy Ninth Street School and Cataract Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 14304?
3 public preschools are located in 14304.
What is the racial composition of students in 14304?
14304 public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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