Photo: Joshua Karn · CC BY-SA 3.0North Tonawanda’s public schools score below 51% of New York districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving North Tonawanda, 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.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 56% 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.
North Tonawanda’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1057 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Tonawanda’s, its schools beat 67%, higher than their 49% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 45% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 56% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $22,754 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is North Tonawanda Middle School, then North Tonawanda High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Christian Academy of Western New York (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.
What’s behind North Tonawanda’s grade
B−: better than 49% of New York school districts, #396 of 755 New York towns. Graduation is above the New York average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Tonawanda, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in North Tonawanda · depends on your address
Ohio Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 367 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Spruce School
Grades K–6 · 336 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Drake School
Grades K–3 · 242 students · 9:1 students per teacher
1st grade in North Tonawanda · depends on your address
Ohio Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 367 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Spruce School
Grades K–6 · 336 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Drake School
Grades K–3 · 242 students · 9:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in North Tonawanda · depends on your address
Ohio Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 367 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Spruce School
Grades K–6 · 336 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Drake School
Grades K–3 · 242 students · 9:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in North Tonawanda · depends on your address
Ohio Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 367 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Spruce School
Grades K–6 · 336 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Drake School
Grades K–3 · 242 students · 9:1 students per teacher
4th grade in North Tonawanda · depends on your address
North Tonawanda Intermediate School
Grades 4–6 · 725 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Spruce School
Grades K–6 · 336 students · 10:1 students per teacher
5th grade in North Tonawanda · depends on your address
North Tonawanda Intermediate School
Grades 4–6 · 725 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Spruce School
Grades K–6 · 336 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in North Tonawanda · depends on your address
North Tonawanda Intermediate School
Grades 4–6 · 725 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Spruce School
Grades K–6 · 336 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in North Tonawanda
North Tonawanda Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 495 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in North Tonawanda
North Tonawanda Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 495 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in North Tonawanda
North Tonawanda High School
Grades 9–12 · 961 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in North Tonawanda
North Tonawanda High School
Grades 9–12 · 961 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in North Tonawanda
North Tonawanda High School
Grades 9–12 · 961 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in North Tonawanda
North Tonawanda High School
Grades 9–12 · 961 students · 12:1 students per teacher
North Tonawanda’s public schools are run by North Tonawanda City 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.
Below the state in reading
North Tonawanda vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share North Tonawanda’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Tonawanda | B− | North Tonawanda City |
| Wheatfield | B+ | Niagara-Wheatfield Central PK–12 · Starpoint Central K–12 |
| Amherst | A− | Williamsville Central PK–12 · Sweet Home Central PK–12 |
| Tonawanda | B− | Tonawanda City |
| Tonawanda (town) | C+ | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free |
| Grand Island | A− | Grand Island Central |
Every school in North Tonawanda
7 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).
Questions about North Tonawanda’s schools
Are North Tonawanda’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools North Tonawanda children attend score below 51% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #396 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Tonawanda in?
North Tonawanda City School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,126 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do North Tonawanda kids go to high school?
North Tonawanda High School, with 961 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is North Tonawanda’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in North Tonawanda City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does North Tonawanda spend per student?
$22,754 in North Tonawanda City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in North Tonawanda?
Yes: Christian Academy of Western New York (religious, grades PK–12, 80 students).
Parents talk
What North Tonawanda families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North Tonawanda → They have their own page.
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.