For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 917 students in Lyons, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Lyons, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lyons, NY are Lyons Senior High School, Lyons Middle School and Lyons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyons, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lyons have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lyons, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyons Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Lyons Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Lyons Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
98 William St
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lyons, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Lyons, NY include Lyons Senior High School, Lyons Middle School and Lyons Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lyons?
3 public schools are located in Lyons.
What percentage of students in Lyons go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Lyons are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lyons?
Lyons public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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