For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,943 students in Tonawanda, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tonawanda, NY are 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Tonawanda have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tonawanda, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tonawanda, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tonawanda, NY include Kenmore East Senior High School and Tonawanda Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tonawanda?
2 public middle schools are located in Tonawanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Tonawanda?
Tonawanda public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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