For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 470 students in Spencer, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Spencer, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Spencer, NY are Spencer-van Etten High School and Spencer-van Etten Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Spencer have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Spencer, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer-van Etten High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 Dartts Crossroad
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7140
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7140
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Spencer-van Etten Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Center St
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Gr: 5-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Spencer, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Spencer, NY include Spencer-van Etten High School and Spencer-van Etten Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Spencer?
2 public schools are located in Spencer.
What percentage of students in Spencer go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Spencer are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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