For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,439 students in Livingston County, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 313 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Livingston County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Livingston County, NY are Avon High School, Caledonia-mumford Middle/high School and Geneseo Middle School High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Livingston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avon High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
245 Clinton St
Avon, NY 14414
(585) 226-2455
Avon, NY 14414
(585) 226-2455
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Caledonia-mumford Middle/high School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
99 North St
Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-3483
Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-3483
Grades: 6-12
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Geneseo Middle School High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4050 Avon Rd
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 243-3450
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 243-3450
Grades: 6-12
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Caledonia-mumford Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
99 North St
Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-3481
Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-3481
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
York Middle/high School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2578 Genesee St
Retsof, NY 14539
(585) 243-1730
Retsof, NY 14539
(585) 243-1730
Grades: 6-12
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
Dalton-nunda Secondary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13 Mill St
Nunda, NY 14517
(585) 468-2900
Nunda, NY 14517
(585) 468-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #77.
Dansville High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
282 Main St
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4010
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4010
Grades: 7-12
| 629 students
Rank: #88.
Livonia Middle/high School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Bulldog Blvd
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 759 students
Rank: #99.
Caledonia-mumford Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 North St
Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-3482
Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-3482
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Rank: #1010.
Avon Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
191 Clinton St
Avon, NY 14414
(585) 226-2455
Avon, NY 14414
(585) 226-2455
Grades: 5-8
| 271 students
Rank: #1111.
Mount Morris Middle/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Bonadonna Ave
Mount Morris, NY 14510
(585) 658-3331
Mount Morris, NY 14510
(585) 658-3331
Grades: 7-12
| 219 students
Rank: #1212.
Livonia Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 Puppy Ln
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #1313.
Geneseo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4050 Avon Rd
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 243-3450
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 243-3450
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1414.
York Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2578 Genesee St
Retsof, NY 14539
(585) 243-1730
Retsof, NY 14539
(585) 243-1730
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Avon Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 Clinton St
Avon, NY 14414
(585) 226-2455
Avon, NY 14414
(585) 226-2455
Grades: PK-4
| 330 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Dalton-nunda Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13 Mill St
Nunda, NY 14517
(585) 468-2900
Nunda, NY 14517
(585) 468-2900
Grades: 5-8
| 157 students
Rank: #1717.
Ellis B Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
280 Main St
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4030
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4030
Grades: 3-6
| 339 students
Rank: #1818.
Mount Morris Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Bonadonna Ave
Mount Morris, NY 14510
(585) 658-3331
Mount Morris, NY 14510
(585) 658-3331
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Rank: #1919.
Dalton-nunda Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13 Mill St
Nunda, NY 14517
(585) 468-2900
Nunda, NY 14517
(585) 468-2900
Grades: PK-4
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
284 Main St
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4040
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4040
Grades: PK-2
| 381 students
Rank: n/an/a
7342 College St
Lima, NY 14485
(585) 624-7140
Lima, NY 14485
(585) 624-7140
Grades: K-1
| 264 students
Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
31 Clara Barton St
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4020
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4020
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Groveland Correctional Facility (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Rt 36 Sonyea Rd
Sonyea, NY 14556
(585) 658-2871
Sonyea, NY 14556
(585) 658-2871
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
Livingston Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
799 Route 36 Sonyea R
Sonyea, NY 14556
(585) 658-3710
Sonyea, NY 14556
(585) 658-3710
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
Livingston County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4 Court St
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 243-7180
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 243-7180
Grades: 9
| n/a students
40 Spring St
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Grades: 4-6
| 405 students
20 Memorial Dr
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
2578 Genesee St
Retsof, NY 14539
(585) 243-1730
Retsof, NY 14539
(585) 243-1730
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Livingston County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Livingston County, NY include Avon High School, Caledonia-mumford Middle/high School and Geneseo Middle School High School.
How many public schools are located in Livingston County?
21 public schools are located in Livingston County.
What percentage of students in Livingston County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Livingston County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Livingston County include: Livonia Elementary School vs. Geneseo Elementary School, Geneseo Elementary School vs. Livonia Elementary School, Dalton-nunda Elementary School vs. Dansville Primary School
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