| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Porter Central School District | Niagara University | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 1,872 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Starpoint Central School District | Sanborn | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 2,961 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District | Lewiston | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 3,259 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Barker Central School District | Appleton | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 672 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Royalton-Hartland Central School District | Gasport | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 1,216 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Newfane Central School District | Burt | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 1,317 | 4 | K–12 | 3 |
| Lockport City School District | Lockport | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 4,377 | 8 | K–12 | 1 |
| Wilson Central School District | Ransomville | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 1,008 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| North Tonawanda City School District | North Tonawanda | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 3,175 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Niagara Falls City School District | Niagara Falls | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 7,028 | 11 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Niagara County compares
Together they enroll 26,885 students across 50 schools. The largest is Niagara Falls City School District with 7,028 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Niagara County, New York
Niagara County has 10 public school districts covering 20 zip codes. The top-rated district in Niagara County is Lewiston-Porter Central School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Niagara County, NY?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Niagara County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Niagara County, NY?
Of the districts serving Niagara County, Lewiston-Porter Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 82nd percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.