For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 695 students in Cairo, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cairo, NY are Cairo-durham Middle School and Cairo-durham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cairo, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cairo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cairo, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cairo-durham Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Rt 145
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-0490
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-0490
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Cairo-durham Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
424 Main St
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-3231
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-3231
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cairo, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cairo, NY include Cairo-durham Middle School and Cairo-durham Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cairo?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cairo.
What is the racial composition of students in Cairo?
Cairo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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