Top 10 Best Wayne County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 13,485 students in Wayne County, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 274 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, NY are Palmyra-macedon Senior High School, Wayne Senior High School and Ruben A Cirillo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Wayne County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
151 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6200 Ontario Ctr Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 664 students
Rank: #33.
Ruben A Cirillo High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3195 Wiedrick Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Williamson Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5891 Rt 21
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9621
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Lyons Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
Newark Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3242
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #77.
Clyde-savannah High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 Glasgow St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3050
Grades: 10-12
| 170 students
Rank: #88.
Wayne Central Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1784 Ridge Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1130
Grades: 3-4
| 305 students
Rank: #99.
Marion Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4034 Warner Rd
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4228
Grades: 7-12
| 274 students
Rank: #1010.
North Rose-wolcott High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11631 Salter-colvin Rd
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #1111.
Red Creek High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6574 South St
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #1212.
Sodus Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
54 Mill St Ext
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5280
Grades: 7-12
| 430 students
Rank: #1313.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3863 Main St
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4256
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #1414.
Wayne Central Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6076 Ontario Ctr Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1080
Grades: 5-8
| 627 students
Rank: #1515.
Williamson Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4184 Miller St
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9665
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Margaret W Cuyler Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6624 South St
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Red Creek Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6608 South St
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2070
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: #1818.
Sodus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6264 Rt 88
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5282
Grades: PK-3
| 337 students
Rank: #1919.
Richard Mann Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1336 Waterford Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #2020.
North Rose-wolcott Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10456 Salter Rd
North Rose, NY 14516
(315) 587-4005
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
Rank: #2121.
Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6036 Highland Ave
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9668
Grades: PK-4
| 395 students
Rank: #2222.
Sodus Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
54 Mill St Ext
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5242
Grades: 4-7
| 240 students
Rank: #2323.
Gananda Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Dayspring Rdg
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: #2424.
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
316 W Miller St
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3326
Grades: 3-5
| 392 students
Rank: #2525.
Palmyra-macedon Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4 West St
Macedon, NY 14502
(315) 986-4474
Grades: 3-5
| 362 students
Rank: #2626.
Palmyra-macedon Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
163 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #2727.
Lyons Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
98 William St
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 454 students
Rank: #2828.
North Rose-wolcott Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5957 New Hartford St
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3130
Grades: 5-8
| 363 students
Rank: #2929.
Newark Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3295
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #3030.
Clyde-savannah Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
212 E Dezeng St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #3131.
Lyons Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 145 students
Rank: #3232.
Clyde-savannah Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Glasgow St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3200
Grades: 7-9
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
1014 N Main St
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3342
Grades: PK-2
| 207 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces
Special Education School
131 Drumlin Ct
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-7284
Grades: K-12
| 654 students
Rank: n/an/a
120 Canandaigua St
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3475
Grades: PK-2
| 419 students
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Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Westbury Cutoff Rd
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-8001
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
5751 New Hartford St
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3132
Grades: K-2
| 302 students
4320 Canandaigua Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1170
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
3195 Wiedrick Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
6228 Lake Ave
Williamson, NY 14589
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13107 School St
Savannah, NY 13146
(315) 902-3200
Grades: 5-6
| 125 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, NY include Palmyra-macedon Senior High School, Wayne Senior High School and Ruben A Cirillo High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County, NY?
37 public schools are located in Wayne County, NY.
What percentage of students in Wayne County, NY go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, NY?
Wayne County, NY public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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