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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Wayne County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 13,381 students in Wayne County, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 130 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, NY are Palmyra-macedon Senior High School, Wayne Senior High School and Lyons Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County 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 Public Schools in Wayne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
151 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Wayne Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6200 Ontario Ctr Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Lyons Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Williamson Senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5891 Rt 21
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9621
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Ruben A Cirillo High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3195 Wiedrick Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3863 Main St
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4256
Gr: PK-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Wayne Central Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6076 Ontario Ctr Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1080
Gr: 5-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Marion Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4034 Warner Rd
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4228
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Newark Senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
625 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3242
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Red Creek High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6574 South St
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Red Creek Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6608 South St
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2070
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Clyde-savannah High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 Glasgow St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3050
Gr: 10-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Wayne Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1784 Ridge Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1130
Gr: 3-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Williamson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4184 Miller St
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9665
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Sodus Jr/sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
54 Mill St Ext
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5280
Gr: 7-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1616.
North Rose-wolcott High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11631 Salter-colvin Rd
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Margaret W Cuyler Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6624 South St
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6036 Highland Ave
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9668
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
Gananda Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Dayspring Rdg
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2020.
Sodus Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
54 Mill St Ext
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5242
Gr: 2-7 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Palmyra-macedon Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
163 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3450
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2222.
Richard Mann Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1366 Waterford Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2323.
Sodus Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6264 Rt 88
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5282
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2424.
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
316 W Miller St
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3326
Gr: 3-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2525.
North Rose-wolcott Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10456 Salter Rd
North Rose, NY 14516
(315) 587-4005
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2626.
Newark Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3295
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2727.
Palmyra-macedon Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4 West St
Macedon, NY 14502
(315) 986-4474
Gr: 3-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2828.
Lyons Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2929.
North Rose-wolcott Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5957 New Hartford St
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3130
Gr: 5-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3030.
Lyons Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
98 William St
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3131.
Clyde-savannah Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Glasgow St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3200
Gr: 7-9 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3232.
Clyde-savannah Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
212 E Dezeng St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Elementary School
1014 N Main St
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3342
Gr: PK-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces
Special Education School
131 Drumlin Ct
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-7284
Gr: K-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Palmyra-macedon Primary School
120 Canandaigua St
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3475
Gr: PK-2 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, NY include Palmyra-macedon Senior High School, Wayne Senior High School and Lyons Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County?
37 public schools are located in Wayne County.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County 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).
Which public schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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