For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,066 students in Tonawanda, NY (there are , serving 1,347 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Tonawanda, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Tonawanda, NY are Kenmore East Senior High School, Tonawanda Middle/high School and Glendale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tonawanda, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Tonawanda have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tonawanda, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenmore East Senior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Fries Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8402
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8402
Grades: 8-12
| 1,054 students
Rank: #22.
Tonawanda Middle/high School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Fletcher St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7660
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7660
Grades: 6-12
| 889 students
Rank: #33.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Glendale Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 250-1500
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 250-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
236 Grayton Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8416
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8416
Grades: K-4
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
Rank: #66.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
365 Dupont Ave
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8423
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8423
Grades: PK-4
| 281 students
Tonawanda, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
44 Westfall Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8419
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8419
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
105 Highland Ave
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6801
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6801
Grades: K-5
| 221 students
130 Syracuse St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
55 Taylor Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7697
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7697
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
600 Fletcher St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7660
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tonawanda, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Tonawanda, NY include Kenmore East Senior High School, Tonawanda Middle/high School and Glendale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tonawanda?
6 public schools are located in Tonawanda.
What percentage of students in Tonawanda go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Tonawanda are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tonawanda?
Tonawanda public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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