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Schools in Grand Island · Grand Island Central School District

Grand Island’s public schools outscore 79% of New York districts

64% of students in Grand Island’s public schools are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Grand Island, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#123of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 77% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
53%
▲ 4 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
64%
▲ 18 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 9 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$21.5K
▼ 38% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.6
NY 11.2
Schools in town
6
2,829 students on the public path
In brief

Grand Island’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 53% and math 64% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $21,502 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two elementary, one middle and one high school

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Stephen School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Grand Island’s grade

A− Test scoresA− Graduation

A−: better than 79% of New York school districts, #123 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 79%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (631)Better than 80%
Towns in Erie County (25)Better than 76%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,114 test results and a graduating class of 256 could put Grand Island anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 77% of Grand Island’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,138 in math, 1,091 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Grand Island, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Charlotte Sidway SchoolGrand Island Central School DistrictNo scores
3–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB−
6–8Veronica E Connor Middle SchoolGrand Island Central School DistrictC
9–12Grand Island Senior High SchoolGrand Island Central School DistrictA−

Grand Island’s public schools are run by Grand Island Central School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Grand Island Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,829 students, up 1% since 2020–21 · 11.6 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$21,502NY $34,607 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 48.9% · 1091 students tested
Math64%
State average 46.5% · 1138 students tested

Grand Island vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Grand Island’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Grand IslandA−Grand Island Central
TonawandaC+Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free
Niagara FallsDNiagara Falls City
North TonawandaB−North Tonawanda City
Tonawanda (city)B−Tonawanda City
WheatfieldB+Niagara-Wheatfield Central PK–12 · Starpoint Central K–12

Every school in Grand Island

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Grand Islandby address
Charlotte Sidway School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
454 students11:1Rate it →
Kaegebein School
Elementary · Grades 1–5
B−
420 students13:1Rate it →
Huth Road School
Elementary · Grades 2–5
B−
473 students13:1Rate it →
Veronica E Connor Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C
614 students11:1Rate it →
Grand Island Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
868 students11:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Stephen School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Catholic
133 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Grand Island’s schools

Are Grand Island’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Grand Island children attend outscore 79% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #123 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 80%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Grand Island in?

Grand Island Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,829 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Grand Island kids go to high school?

Grand Island Senior High School, with 868 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Grand Island’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Grand Island Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Grand Island spend per student?

$21,502 in Grand Island Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Grand Island?

Yes: St. Stephen School (Catholic, grades K–8, 133 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.