Orleans-niagara Boces serves 473 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orleans-niagara Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Orleans-niagara Boces's student population of 473 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 172 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
473 students
Total Classroom Teachers
172 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Explore, Learn, Succeed
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orleans-niagara Boces is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
6%
31%
Black
9%
15%
White
70%
39%
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Orleans-niagara Boces?
473 students attend Orleans-niagara Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Orleans-niagara Boces students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orleans-niagara Boces?
Orleans-niagara Boces has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orleans-niagara Boces offer ?
Orleans-niagara Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orleans-niagara Boces part of?
Orleans-niagara Boces is part of Orleans-Niagara BOCES School District.
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