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About school district data

School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.

Niagara Falls City School District is the major district for students living in Niagara Falls.

K-12 enrollment
Niagara Falls City School District
0 4,400 8,800 2017 2021 2025 2017: 6,682 2018: 6,648 2019: 6,627 2020: 6,572 2021: 6,450 2022: 6,436 2023: 6,324 2024: 6,310 2025: 6,111 6,682 6,627 6,450 6,324 6,111
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Niagara Falls and other districts in Niagara County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Niagara Falls and other districts in Niagara County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Niagara Falls residents, age 25 and older
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Niagara Falls
  • Niagara University
    Niagara University
  • Niagara County Community College
    Sanborn
  • Buffalo State College
    Buffalo
  • University at Buffalo - SUNY
    Buffalo
  • Canisius University
    Buffalo
  • Daemen University
    Amherst
  • D'Youville University
    Buffalo
  • Erie Community College
    Buffalo
  • Villa Maria College
    Buffalo
  • Trocaire College
    Buffalo
  • Hilbert College
    Hamburg