Palmyra-Macedon Central School District

151 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522-1297
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Palmyra-Macedon Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,637 students in Palmyra-Macedon Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Palmyra-Macedon Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
1,637 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Palmyra-Macedon Central School District, which is ranked #861 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#861 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
52%
30%
49%
76%
78%
92%
87%
(2022-23)
26.8%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
3%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
93%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,465 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,403 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,465
$31,405
Spending / Student
$30,403
$32,283

Best Palmyra-Macedon Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
151 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Palmyra-macedon Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
163 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3450
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Palmyra-macedon Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4 West St
Macedon, NY 14502
(315) 986-4474
Gr: 3-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
120 Canandaigua St
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3475
Gr: PK-2 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Palmyra-Macedon Central School District?
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,637 students.
What is the rank of Palmyra-Macedon Central School District?
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District is ranked #861 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra-Macedon Central School District?
93% of Palmyra-Macedon Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmyra-Macedon Central School District?
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Palmyra-Macedon Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,403 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,637 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 76% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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