| 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 | North Tonawanda | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 2,961 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District | Lewiston | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 3,259 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| 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 | PK–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 |
| Niagara Falls City School District | Niagara Falls | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 7,028 | 11 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Niagara County compares
Together they enroll 23,710 students across 44 schools. The largest is Niagara Falls City School District with 7,028 students. Districts here average 5.1/10, below the New York average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Niagara County, New York
Niagara County has 9 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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