For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 259 students in Friendship, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 45 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Friendship, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Friendship, NY is Friendship Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Friendship, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Friendship have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Friendship, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friendship Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46 W Main St
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 973-3311
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 973-3311
Gr: PK-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Friendship, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Friendship, NY include Friendship Central School.
How many public schools are located in Friendship?
1 public schools are located in Friendship.
What percentage of students in Friendship go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Friendship are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Friendship?
Friendship public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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