Top Rankings
Orleans-Niagara BOCES School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 488 students in Orleans-Niagara BOCES School District.
Public Schools in Orleans-Niagara BOCES School District have a diversity score of 0.45, which is less than the New York public school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,819 Schools
# Students
488 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.72
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
30%
% Black
9%
16%
% White
73%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue (91-92)
$580,000
$11 MM
Revenue / Student (91-92)
$792
$8,101
Best Orleans-Niagara BOCES School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Orleans-niagara Boces
Special Education School
4232 Shelby Basin Rd
Medina, NY 14103
(716) 731-6800
Medina, NY 14103
(716) 731-6800
Gr: K-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orleans-Niagara BOCES School District?
Orleans-Niagara BOCES School District manages 1 public schools serving 488 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Orleans-Niagara BOCES School District?
73% of Orleans-Niagara BOCES School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orleans-Niagara BOCES School District?
Orleans-Niagara BOCES School District has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
Recent Articles

Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.

When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?

When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.