For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,848 students in Niagara County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Niagara County, NY are Barker Central School, Wilson Elementary School and Primary Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niagara County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Niagara County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Niagara County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Young St
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Primary Education Center
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7220
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7220
Gr: PK-2 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Bloneva Bond Primary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2513 Niagara St
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(716) 278-5860
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(716) 278-5860
Gr: PK-3 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Geraldine J Mann School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1330 95th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7940
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7940
Gr: PK-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Royalton-hartland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Orchard Pl
Gasport, NY 14067
(716) 735-2000
Gasport, NY 14067
(716) 735-2000
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Maple Avenue School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
952 Maple Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-9140
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-9140
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Tuscarora Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Mt Hope Rd
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 215-3685
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 215-3685
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #99.
Seventy Ninth Street School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
551 79th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7900
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7900
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Cataract Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6431 Girard Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Hyde Park School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Hyde Park Blvd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-7980
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-7980
Gr: PK-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Beech Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-9180
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-9180
Gr: PK-3 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
6048 Godfrey Rd
Burt, NY 14028
(716) 778-6351
Burt, NY 14028
(716) 778-6351
Gr: PK | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Niagara County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Niagara County, NY include Barker Central School, Wilson Elementary School and Primary Education Center.
How many public preschools are located in Niagara County?
13 public preschools are located in Niagara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Niagara County?
Niagara County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Niagara County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Niagara County include: Primary Education Center vs. Wilson Elementary School, Cataract Elementary School vs. Geraldine J Mann School, Royalton-hartland Elementary School vs. Wilson Elementary School
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