For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,054 students in Tonawanda, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,464 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Tonawanda, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tonawanda, NY are Glendale Elementary School, Kenmore East Senior High School and Tonawanda Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tonawanda, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Tonawanda have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tonawanda, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Glendale Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 250-1500
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 250-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Kenmore East Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Fries Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8402
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8402
Gr: 8-12 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Tonawanda Middle/high School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fletcher St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7660
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7660
Gr: 6-12 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
236 Grayton Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8416
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8416
Gr: K-4 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Fletcher St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
365 Dupont Ave
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8423
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8423
Gr: K-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tonawanda, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Tonawanda, NY include Glendale Elementary School, Kenmore East Senior High School and Tonawanda Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Tonawanda?
6 public schools are located in Tonawanda.
What percentage of students in Tonawanda go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Tonawanda are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tonawanda?
Tonawanda public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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