For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 5,799 students in Niagara County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Niagara County, NY are Starpoint Middle School, Edward Town Middle School and Newfane Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niagara County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Niagara County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Niagara County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starpoint Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4363 Mapleton Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2200
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Newfane Senior High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Panther Dr
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Gr: 7-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Lewiston Porter Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7201
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7201
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Barker Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Gr: PK-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Royalton-hartland Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
78 State St
Middleport, NY 14105
(716) 735-2000
Middleport, NY 14105
(716) 735-2000
Gr: 5-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
North Tonawanda Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
455 Meadow Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3700
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Aaron Mossell Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Passaic Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4702
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4702
Gr: 7-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Wilson Middle/high School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
374-80 Lake St
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Gr: 6-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Newfane Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Transit Rd
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Gr: 4-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Lasalle Preparatory School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7436 Buffalo Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Gr: 7-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Gaskill Preparatory School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 Hyde Park Blvd
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Gr: 7-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Niagara County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Niagara County, NY include Starpoint Middle School, Edward Town Middle School and Newfane Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Niagara County?
12 public middle schools are located in Niagara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Niagara County?
Niagara County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Niagara County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Niagara County include: Gaskill Preparatory School vs. Lasalle Preparatory School, Lasalle Preparatory School vs. Gaskill Preparatory School, Newfane Senior High School vs. Wilson Middle/high School
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