Best 14304 New York Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,311 students in 14304, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 14304, NY are Geraldine J Mann School, Seventy Ninth Street School and Cataract Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 14304 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 14304, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 14304, NY Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geraldine J Mann School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1330 95th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7940
Gr: PK-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Seventy Ninth Street School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
551 79th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-7900
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Cataract Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6431 Girard Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 278-9120
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 14304, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 14304, NY include Geraldine J Mann School, Seventy Ninth Street School and Cataract Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 14304?
3 public preschools are located in 14304.
What is the racial composition of students in 14304?
14304 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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