Public schools in North Tonawanda, NY
7 open public schools with an address in North Tonawanda, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,627
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of North Tonawanda public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in North Tonawanda, NY: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,627 students, an average of 518 per school. The largest campus is North Tonawanda High School (961 students), and the largest elementary school is Errick Road Elementary School (501).
North Tonawanda City School District operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one North Tonawanda campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 42% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving North Tonawanda
Elementary schools in North Tonawanda
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake School North Tonawanda City School District | KG–03 | 242 | 9.4:1 | |
| Errick Road Elementary School Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District | KG–05 | 501 | 12.5:1 | |
| Ohio Elementary School North Tonawanda City School District | KG–03 | 367 | 14.6:1 | |
| Spruce School North Tonawanda City School District | PK–03 | 336 | 10.5:1 |
Middle schools in North Tonawanda
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tonawanda Intermediate School North Tonawanda City School District | 04–06 | 725 | 12.2:1 | |
| North Tonawanda Middle School North Tonawanda City School District | 07–08 | 495 | 9.9:1 |
High schools in North Tonawanda
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tonawanda High School North Tonawanda City School District | 09–12 | 961 | 11.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.5%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black2.4%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 North Tonawanda schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,627 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Tonawanda
How many public schools are in North Tonawanda, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in North Tonawanda: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,627 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Tonawanda?
Schools with an address in North Tonawanda belong to 2 education agencies, led by North Tonawanda City School District (6 schools), Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in North Tonawanda?
North Tonawanda High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in North Tonawanda, with 961 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in North Tonawanda?
No school with an address in North Tonawanda is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New York.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in North Tonawanda schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Tonawanda public schools is 11.8:1, higher than the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in North Tonawanda guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities