For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,414 students in 13165, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 13165, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 13165, NY are Waterloo High School, La Fayette School and Waterloo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 13165 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13165, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13165, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
96 Stark St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1550
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1550
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
La Fayette School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
71 Inslee St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1530
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1530
Gr: 3-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Waterloo Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Center St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1540
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1540
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
65 Fayette St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1520
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1520
Gr: PK-2 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 13165, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 13165, NY include Waterloo High School, La Fayette School and Waterloo Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 13165?
4 public schools are located in 13165.
What percentage of students in 13165 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 13165 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13165?
13165 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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