For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,411 students in Massena, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 197 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Massena, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Massena, NY are Massena Senior High School, Nightengale Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massena, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Massena have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Massena, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Massena Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
84 Nightengale Ave
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3710
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3710
Grades: 4-12
| 797 students
Rank: #22.
Nightengale Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 Nightengale Ave
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3750
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3750
Grades: PK-6
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Bayley Rd
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3730
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3730
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Owl Ave
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3740
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3740
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: #55.
J William Leary Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 School St
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3720
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3720
Grades: 7-8
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Massena, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Massena, NY include Massena Senior High School, Nightengale Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Massena?
5 public schools are located in Massena.
What percentage of students in Massena go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Massena are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Massena?
Massena public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Massena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Massena include: Nightengale Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School
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