For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,438 students in Clifton Springs, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Clifton Springs, NY are Midlakes Middle/high School and Midlakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton Springs, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Clifton Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clifton Springs, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midlakes Middle/high School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1554 Rt 488
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6300
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6300
Gr: 7-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Midlakes Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Rt 488
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6900
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Clifton Springs, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1550 Rt 488
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6600
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
1500 Rt 488
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6700
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6700
Gr: PK-2 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clifton Springs, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Clifton Springs, NY include Midlakes Middle/high School and Midlakes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clifton Springs?
2 public schools are located in Clifton Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton Springs?
Clifton Springs public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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