For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 970 students in Wilson, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Wilson, NY are Wilson Elementary School and Wilson Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Wilson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilson, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Young St
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Middle/high School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
374-80 Lake St
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 751-9341
Gr: 6-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wilson, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Wilson, NY include Wilson Elementary School and Wilson Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Wilson?
2 public schools are located in Wilson.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson?
Wilson public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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