For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,010 students in Waterloo, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waterloo, NY are La Fayette School and Waterloo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waterloo, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Waterloo, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waterloo, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waterloo, NY include La Fayette School and Waterloo Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waterloo?
3 public elementary schools are located in Waterloo.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?
Waterloo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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