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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
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#555 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
6%
30%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
84%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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 2022-2023 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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