For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,605 students in Waverly, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Waverly, NY are Waverly High School, Waverly Middle School and Elm Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waverly, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Waverly, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Frederick St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8101
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8101
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Frederick St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Gr: 5-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Elm St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8186
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8186
Gr: 1-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
45 Lincoln St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8176
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8176
Gr: PK-K | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waverly, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Waverly, NY include Waverly High School, Waverly Middle School and Elm Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waverly?
4 public schools are located in Waverly.
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly 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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