Serving 1,433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Canandaigua Primary-elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 86.5 square miles around Canandaigua, NY, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes and an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 9.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canandaigua Primary-elementary School's student population of 1,433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 134 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,433 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Explore - Enrich - Empower
School Rankings
Canandaigua Primary-elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canandaigua Primary-elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2413 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canandaigua Primary-elementary School's ranking?
Canandaigua Primary-elementary School is ranked #2413 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Canandaigua Primary-elementary School often compared to?
Canandaigua Primary-elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victor Early Childhood School, Victor Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Canandaigua Primary-elementary School?
1,433 students attend Canandaigua Primary-elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Canandaigua Primary-elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canandaigua Primary-elementary School?
Canandaigua Primary-elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Canandaigua Primary-elementary School offer ?
Canandaigua Primary-elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Canandaigua Primary-elementary School part of?
Canandaigua Primary-elementary School is part of Canandaigua City School District.
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