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Best Schools in Panama, NY
Panama, NY has 7 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,952 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Panama greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Panama, NY
The top high schools in Panama, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chautauqua Lake Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chautauqua Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 379 Students
2. Panama High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panama Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 197 Students
3. Sherman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherman Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 198 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Panama, NY
The top elementary schools in Panama, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chautauqua Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chautauqua Lake Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students
2. Panama K-6 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panama Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 242 Students
3. Sherman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherman Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 238 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Panama, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Panama, NY has a total population of 1,436 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Panama, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Panama, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Panama, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Panama, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Panama, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Panama, NY
How many schools are in Panama, NY?
Panama, NY has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,952 students in total.
How do schools in Panama perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Panama score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Panama greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Panama?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Panama
2 of 2 schools in Panama carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Panama. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.