For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,012 students in Tonawanda, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tonawanda, NY are Glendale Elementary School, Tonawanda Middle/high School and Thomas A Edison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tonawanda, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tonawanda have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tonawanda, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Glendale Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 250-1500
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 250-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Tonawanda Middle/high School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fletcher St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7660
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7660
Gr: 6-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
236 Grayton Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8416
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8416
Gr: K-4 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Fletcher St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Gr: PK-5 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
365 Dupont Ave
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8423
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8423
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Tonawanda, New York 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
44 Westfall Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8419
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8419
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
105 Highland Ave
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6801
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6801
Gr: K-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
130 Syracuse St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
55 Taylor Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7697
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-7697
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tonawanda, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tonawanda, NY include Glendale Elementary School, Tonawanda Middle/high School and Thomas A Edison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tonawanda?
5 public elementary schools are located in Tonawanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Tonawanda?
Tonawanda public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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