Best Public Schools in Zip Code 14172

Summary:

The 14172 zip code area is home to two schools - Wilson Middle/High School and Wilson Elementary School, both part of the Wilson Central School District. While Wilson Middle/High School stands out as a strong performer, particularly on Regents exams, both schools face unique challenges and opportunities for improvement.

Wilson Middle/High School serves grades 6-12 and has consistently ranked in the top 20% of New York high schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance on Regents exams is strong, with high proficiency rates often exceeding state and district averages. However, the school also has relatively high chronic absenteeism and a lower 4-year graduation rate compared to state averages.

In contrast, Wilson Elementary School serves grades PK-5 and has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the middle of New York elementary schools. The school's academic performance on state assessments is mixed, with some grade levels exceeding state averages in ELA and Math, while others fall below. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, suggesting the need for targeted support and resources to address socioeconomic disparities.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Young St	Wilson	14172	Niagara County	Wilson Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 751-9341	466	42	11.2	45.7%	408 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.6%)	53.7	1058^th of 2445 public elementary schools	56.7%		54.3	1055^th of 2439 public elementary schools	56.7%	3												24.3	57.1	50.0				35.3	64.3	68.6				50.0		98.9	100.0	99.3	99.3	99.5	99.5	99.8	99.8	$12,508	$1,668	$10,840
Wilson Middle/High School	Public	6-12	374-80 Lake St	Wilson	14172	Niagara County	Wilson Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 751-9341	514	61	8.3	40.7%	464 (90.3%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	76.8	198^th of 1242 public high schools	84.1%		77.1	183^rd of 1228 public high schools	85.1%	15	71.4	82.1	71.7	90.0	76.9	85.5	93.0	93.6	91.7	88.3	94.5				20.0	13.3	25.0				46.6	33.3	14.3		50.0	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	$20,475	$553	$19,921

Cities Near Zip Code 14172

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Wilson	2.23 mi	2	316^th
Newfane	5.65 mi	3	366^th
Burt	6.04 mi	1
Lockport	7.6 mi	12	390^th
Sanborn	10.17 mi	3	158^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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