Top 10 Best Niagara County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 9,590 students in Niagara County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Niagara County, NY are Royalton-hartland High School, Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School and Starpoint High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niagara County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Niagara County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Niagara County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Starpoint High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Niagara County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Royalton-hartland High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
54 State St
Middleport, NY 14105
(716) 735-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2292 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #33.
Starpoint High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4363 Mapleton Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 922 students
Rank: #44.
Lewiston Porter Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7263
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #55.
North Tonawanda High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
405 Meadow Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,001 students
Rank: #66.
Newfane Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Panther Dr
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Grades: 6-12
| 435 students
Rank: #77.
Lockport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Lincoln Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4452
Grades: 9-12
| 1,364 students
Rank: #88.
Niagara Falls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4455 Porter Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,139 students
Rank: #99.
Barker Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Grades: 7-12
| 292 students
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
374-80 Lake St
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Grades: 6-12
| 514 students
Rank: #1111.
Newfane Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Transit Rd
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Grades: 5-9
| 343 students
Rank: #1212.
Lasalle Preparatory School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7436 Buffalo Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Grades: 7-9
| 500 students
Rank: n/an/a
Niagara County Jail
Alternative School
Magnet School
5526 Niagara St Ext
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-3370
Grades: 12
| 1 students
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Niagara County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3203
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
910 Hyde Park Boulevard
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
85 North Adams St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4601
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
621 Payne Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3675
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
789 Gilmore Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
35 Grant St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3775
Grades: PK
| n/a students
51 High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4751
Grades: PK
| 103 students
7436 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
2292 Saundrs Stlmt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
6175 East Ave
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6469
Grades: 4-5
| 299 students
6431 Girard Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
625 Ohio Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
6040 Lindberg Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7920
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
630 66th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
3745 Ransomville Rd
Ransomville, NY 14131
(716) 751-9341
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
50 Rogers Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4651
Grades: K-4
| 223 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Niagara County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Niagara County, NY include Royalton-hartland High School, Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School and Starpoint High School.
How many public high schools are located in Niagara County?
13 public high schools are located in Niagara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Niagara County?
Niagara County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Niagara County are often viewed compared to one another?

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