Top Rankings
Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,139 students in Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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
4,819 Schools
# Students
3,139 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District, which is ranked #302 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#294 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.72
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
78%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,044 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,293 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,044
$31,307
Spending / Student
$26,293
$32,183
Best Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2292 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Errick Road Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6839 Errick Rd
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 215-3240
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 215-3240
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Edward Town Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2292 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3150
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3150
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
West Street Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5700 West St
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3200
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3200
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Colonial Village Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1456 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 215-3270
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 215-3270
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Tuscarora Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Mt Hope Rd
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 215-3671
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 215-3671
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District?
Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,139 students.
What is the rank of Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District?
Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District is ranked #302 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District?
78% of Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District?
Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,293 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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