For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 988 students in Sidney, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Sidney, NY are Sidney High School, Sidney Middle School and Sidney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sidney, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Sidney have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sidney, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sidney High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 W Main St
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Sidney Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 Pearl St E
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7703
Gr: 7-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Sidney Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Pearl St E
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7701
Sidney, NY 13838
(607) 561-7701
Gr: K-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sidney, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Sidney, NY include Sidney High School, Sidney Middle School and Sidney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sidney?
3 public schools are located in Sidney.
What is the racial composition of students in Sidney?
Sidney public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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