Niagara Falls City School District
School District · Niagara Falls, New York
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
7,029
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
7,029
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#606 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,705
$4,075 vs New York median
District size
7,029 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Niagara Falls City School District ranks #606 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Niagara Falls City School District's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Seventy Ninth Street School (6.8/10), Geraldine J Mann School (6.3/10), and Hyde Park School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.2/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Niagara Falls City School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Niagara Falls City School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Niagara Falls City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seventy Ninth Street School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Geraldine J Mann School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Hyde Park School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Niagara Falls High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Harry F Abate Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Cataract Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Maple Avenue School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Lasalle Preparatory School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Gaskill Preparatory School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Henry J Kalfas Magnet School | 1.5 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Niagara Falls City School District
Niagara Falls City School District is a Niagara Falls, New York school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 7,029 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $23,705 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Niagara Falls City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Seventy Ninth Street School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Niagara Falls City School District students show an average math proficiency of 33.7% and ELA proficiency of 31.8%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Niagara Falls City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Niagara Falls City School District with test data.
Schools in Niagara Falls City School District
11 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Niagara Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 7,029
- Teachers (FTE)
- 451
- District spending per student
- $23,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Niagara Falls City School District?
Niagara Falls City School District has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Niagara Falls City School District?
The average composite rating for Niagara Falls City School District is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Niagara Falls City School District?
Niagara Falls City School District's district-level spending was $23,705 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Niagara Falls City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Niagara Falls City School District is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Niagara Falls City School District?
Seventy Ninth Street School is the highest-rated school in Niagara Falls City School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Niagara Falls City School District?
Across schools in Niagara Falls City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Niagara Falls City School District compare to other districts in New York?
Niagara Falls City School District has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.8%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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