For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,955 students in Niagara Falls, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Niagara Falls, NY are Bloneva Bond Primary School, Geraldine J Mann School and Maple Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niagara Falls, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Niagara Falls have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Niagara Falls, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Niagara Falls, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Niagara Falls, NY include Bloneva Bond Primary School, Geraldine J Mann School and Maple Avenue School.
How many public preschools are located in Niagara Falls?
7 public preschools are located in Niagara Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Niagara Falls are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Niagara Falls include: Cataract Elementary School vs. Geraldine J Mann School, Maple Avenue School vs. Geraldine J Mann School, Cataract Elementary School vs. Bloneva Bond Primary School
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