For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,066 students in Tonawanda, NY (there are , serving 1,400 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Tonawanda, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
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 52%), 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Tonawanda, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 1,054 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 889 students
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
Grades: K-4
| 601 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 281 students
Tonawanda, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
44 Westfall Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8419
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8419
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
105 Highland Ave
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6801
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6801
Grades: K-5
| 221 students
130 Syracuse St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
55 Taylor Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7697
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7697
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
600 Fletcher St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7660
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tonawanda?
Tonawanda public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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