For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,439 students in Livingston County, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 282 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 Caledonia-mumford Middle/high School, Avon 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 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Livingston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caledonia-mumford Middle/high School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 North St
Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-3483
Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-3483
Gr: 6-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Avon High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
245 Clinton St
Avon, NY 14414
(585) 226-2455
Avon, NY 14414
(585) 226-2455
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Geneseo Middle School High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4050 Avon Rd
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 243-3450
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 243-3450
Gr: 6-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Caledonia-mumford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
99 North St
Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-3481
Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-3481
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
York Middle/high School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2578 Genesee St
Retsof, NY 14539
(585) 243-1730
Retsof, NY 14539
(585) 243-1730
Gr: 6-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Dalton-nunda Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13 Mill St
Nunda, NY 14517
(585) 468-2900
Nunda, NY 14517
(585) 468-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Avon Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
191 Clinton St
Avon, NY 14414
(585) 226-2455
Avon, NY 14414
(585) 226-2455
Gr: 5-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Dansville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
282 Main St
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4010
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4010
Gr: 7-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Livonia Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 Puppy Ln
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Mount Morris Middle/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
York Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2578 Genesee St
Retsof, NY 14539
(585) 243-1730
Retsof, NY 14539
(585) 243-1730
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Livonia Middle/high School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Bulldog Blvd
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Geneseo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4050 Avon Rd
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 243-3450
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 243-3450
Gr: K-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Avon Primary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 Clinton St
Avon, NY 14414
(585) 226-2455
Avon, NY 14414
(585) 226-2455
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Dalton-nunda Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13 Mill St
Nunda, NY 14517
(585) 468-2900
Nunda, NY 14517
(585) 468-2900
Gr: 5-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1616.
Ellis B Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
280 Main St
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4030
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4030
Gr: 3-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1717.
Mount Morris Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Bonadonna Ave
Mount Morris, NY 14510
(585) 658-3331
Mount Morris, NY 14510
(585) 658-3331
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
Dalton-nunda Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13 Mill St
Nunda, NY 14517
(585) 468-2900
Nunda, NY 14517
(585) 468-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
284 Main St
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4040
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4040
Gr: PK-2 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
7342 College St
Lima, NY 14485
(585) 624-7140
Lima, NY 14485
(585) 624-7140
Gr: K-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
31 Clara Barton St
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4020
Dansville, NY 14437
(585) 335-4020
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Groveland Correctional Facility (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Rt 36 Sonyea Rd
Sonyea, NY 14556
(585) 658-2871
Sonyea, NY 14556
(585) 658-2871
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
Livingston Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
799 Route 36 Sonyea R
Sonyea, NY 14556
(585) 658-3710
Sonyea, NY 14556
(585) 658-3710
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
Livingston County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4 Court St
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 243-7180
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 243-7180
Gr: 9
40 Spring St
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Gr: 4-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
20 Memorial Dr
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Livonia, NY 14487
(585) 346-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Livingston County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Livingston County, NY include Caledonia-mumford Middle/high School, Avon 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Livingston County include: Dalton-nunda Elementary School vs. Dansville Primary School, Livonia Elementary School vs. Geneseo Elementary School, York Middle/high School vs. Avon High School
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