For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 656 students in Barker, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Barker, NY are Barker Junior/senior High School and Pratt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barker, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Barker have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barker, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barker Junior/senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Grades: 7-12
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3237
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3237
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Barker, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3203
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3203
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barker, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Barker, NY include Barker Junior/senior High School and Pratt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Barker?
2 public schools are located in Barker.
What is the racial composition of students in Barker?
Barker public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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