Best Public Schools in Beaver Falls, NY

Summary:

The city of Beaver Falls, New York is home to three schools serving grades K-12: Beaver River Elementary School, Beaver River Senior High School, and Beaver River Middle School, all part of the Beaver River Central School District. While the high school stands out as a top performer in the state, the elementary and middle schools show more average results.

Beaver River Senior High School is the clear standout, consistently ranking among the best high schools in New York and earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's Regents exam scores are very strong, with many subjects well above state averages. In contrast, Beaver River Elementary School and Beaver River Middle School have more average performance, with middle-of-the-pack statewide rankings and mixed test score results.

Across the district, the schools serve a high-need student population, with 45-50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While Beaver River Senior High School spends significantly more per student ($25,958) than the elementary ($19,557) and middle schools, it also faces challenges such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5%. Addressing these equity and engagement concerns could help ensure all students in Beaver Falls have access to a quality education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Physics (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts 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	Regents Geometry 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
Beaver River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9508 Artz Rd	Beaver Falls	13305	Lewis County	Beaver River Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 346-1211	413	30	13.9	37.8%	397 (96.1%)	8 (1.9%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.6	1311^th of 2445 public elementary schools	46.4%		49.2	1190^th of 2445 public elementary schools	51.3%	121											61.7	50.0	38.6				60.3	74.6	33.3				42.4		99.7	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.7	99.7	$21,672	$1,204	$20,468
Beaver River Senior High School	Public	9-12	9508 Artz Rd	Beaver Falls	13305	Lewis County	Beaver River Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 346-1211	254	22	11.8	42.1%	248 (97.6%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.8	224^th of 1234 public high schools	81.8%		81	105^th of 1242 public high schools	91.5%	119	53.3	100.0	92.3	65.2	77.1	89.6	100.0	96.7	87.1	92.3															100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$26,630	$1,379	$25,251
Beaver River Middle School	Public	6-8	9508 Artz Rd	Beaver Falls	13305	Lewis County	Beaver River Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 346-1211	196	11	18.0	44.4%	189 (96.4%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.5	887^th of 1500 public middle schools	40.9%		45.8	790^th of 1504 public middle schools	47.5%	97				100.0					100.0					41.9	36.2	45.0				51.4	35.6	72.9		36.0	99.1	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.5	99.5	99.5	$20,755	$1,198	$19,558

Cities Near Beaver Falls

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lowville	7.49 mi	3	316^th
Carthage	10.76 mi	4	689^th
Copenhagen	12.57 mi	1
Turin	17.46 mi	3	379^th
Harrisville	19.56 mi	2	287^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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.