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North Tonawanda City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,137 students in North Tonawanda City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in North Tonawanda City School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,137 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
292 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
North Tonawanda City School District, which is ranked #542 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#555 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.72
# American Indian Students
22 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
198 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
30%
# Black Students
85 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
2,636 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
84%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
150 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
233
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
223
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
258
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
231
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
251
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
242
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
246
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
232
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
232
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
238
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
244
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
13
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,887 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 $24,787 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,887
$31,307
Spending / Student
$24,787
$32,183
Best North Tonawanda City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Tonawanda High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 Meadow Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3600
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 973 students
Rank: #22.
Ohio Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Ohio Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
Grades: K-4
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Spruce School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Spruce St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3850
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3850
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Drake School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 Drake Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3725
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3725
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: #55.
North Tonawanda Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Meadow Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3700
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
North Tonawanda Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Vanderbilt Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3825
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3825
Grades: 4-6
| 733 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Tonawanda City School District?
North Tonawanda City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,137 students.
What is the rank of North Tonawanda City School District?
North Tonawanda City School District is ranked #542 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Tonawanda City School District?
84% of North Tonawanda City School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Tonawanda City School District?
North Tonawanda City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is North Tonawanda City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,787 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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