Cataract Elementary School
Niagara Falls, NY · Niagara Falls City School District · Grades PK-6
2,209th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 5%▼ Declining
Cataract Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cataract Elementary School 2,209th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 5th in 2025 — declining.
Cataract Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Cataract Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 534 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.1% | 46.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 26.2% | 26.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 15.1% | 17.0% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 7.5% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.3% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Cataract Elementary School
Typical home value $209K in zip 14304 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cataract Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Seventy Ninth Street SchoolNiagara Falls City School District · 0.8 mi away1,836th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 36% - 4Geraldine J Mann SchoolNiagara Falls City School District · 1.9 mi away1,464th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 49% - –Bloneva Bond Primary SchoolNiagara Falls City School District · 2.1 mi away
- 2Hyde Park SchoolNiagara Falls City School District · 2.4 mi away2,055th of 2,326
ELA 30% · Math 35% - 7Huth Road SchoolGrand Island Central School District · 2.7 mi away773rd of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 71% - –Henry J Kalfas Magnet SchoolNiagara Falls City School District · 3.3 mi away
- 1Harry F Abate Elementary SchoolNiagara Falls City School District · 3.3 mi away2,129th of 2,326
ELA 31% · Math 27% - 8Niagara Charter SchoolNiagara Charter School · 3.7 mi away · charter597th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 76%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cataract Elementary School in?
Cataract Elementary School is part of the Niagara Falls City School District district in Niagara Falls, New York.
Is Cataract Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cataract Elementary School 2,209th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Cataract Elementary School?
White 47%, Black 26%, Two or more races 17%, Hispanic 8% (534 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cataract Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14304 is $209K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.