For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 707 students in Candor, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Candor, NY are Candor Junior-senior High School and Candor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Candor, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Candor have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Candor, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Candor Junior-senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Academy St
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-5020
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-5020
Gr: 7-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Candor Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Academy St
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-3935
Candor, NY 13743
(607) 659-3935
Gr: PK-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Candor, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Candor, NY include Candor Junior-senior High School and Candor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Candor?
2 public schools are located in Candor.
What is the racial composition of students in Candor?
Candor public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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