For the 2025 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 Newfane Senior High School, Starpoint Middle School and Edward Town Middle 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 35% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Niagara County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newfane Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Panther Dr
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Grades: 7-12
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Starpoint Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4363 Mapleton Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2200
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 210-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #33.
Edward Town Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2292 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3150
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3150
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #44.
Barker Junior/senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Grades: 7-12
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Lewiston Porter Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7201
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7201
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Wilson Middle/high School
(Math: 50% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 494 students
Rank: #77.
North Tonawanda Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Meadow Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3700
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 478 students
Rank: #88.
Newfane Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Transit Rd
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6451
Grades: 5-8
| 359 students
Rank: #99.
Aaron Mossell Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Passaic Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4702
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4702
Grades: 7-8
| 621 students
Rank: #1010.
Royalton-hartland Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
78 State St
Middleport, NY 14105
(716) 735-2000
Middleport, NY 14105
(716) 735-2000
Grades: 5-8
| 340 students
Rank: #1111.
Lasalle Preparatory School
(Math: 23% | 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
Grades: 7-8
| 503 students
Rank: #1212.
Gaskill Preparatory School
(Math: 6% | 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
Grades: 7-8
| 445 students
Niagara County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3203
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3203
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
910 Hyde Park Boulevard
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 278-5820
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
85 North Adams St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4601
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4601
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
621 Payne Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3675
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3675
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
789 Gilmore Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3750
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
35 Grant St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3775
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3775
Grades: PK
| n/a students
51 High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4751
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4751
Grades: PK
| 103 students
7436 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-5880
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
2292 Saundrs Stlmt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
6175 East Ave
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6469
Newfane, NY 14108
(716) 778-6469
Grades: 4-5
| 299 students
Niagara County Jail (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5526 Niagara St Ext
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-3370
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-3370
Grades: 12
| 1 students
6431 Girard Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
625 Ohio Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
6040 Lindberg Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7920
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7920
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
630 66th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9100
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
3745 Ransomville Rd
Ransomville, NY 14131
(716) 751-9341
Ransomville, NY 14131
(716) 751-9341
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
50 Rogers Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4651
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4651
Grades: K-4
| 223 students
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 Newfane Senior High School, Starpoint Middle School and Edward Town Middle 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 63% (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
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