Best Schools in Seneca County, NY
Seneca County, NY has 29 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 10,026 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Seneca County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Seneca County, NY
The top high schools in Seneca County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles O Dickerson High School
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Projected Test Scores
Trumansburg Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 281 Students
2. Mynderse Academy
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Seneca Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students
3. Lyons Senior High School
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Lyons Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
4. Midlakes Middle/high School
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Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 696 Students
5. Waterloo High School
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Waterloo Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 438 Students
6. South Seneca Middle/high School
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South Seneca Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 321 Students
7. Clyde-savannah High School
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Clyde-savannah Central School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 155 Students
8. Geneva High School
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Geneva City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
Best Middle Schools in Seneca County, NY
The top middle schools in Seneca County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Russell I Doig Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trumansburg Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 302 Students
2. Lyons Middle School
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Lyons Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 124 Students
3. Seneca Falls Middle School
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Seneca Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 277 Students
4. Clyde-savannah Junior High School
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Clyde-savannah Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 188 Students
5. Geneva Middle School
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Geneva City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
6. Waterloo Middle School
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Waterloo Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 338 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Seneca County, NY
The top elementary schools in Seneca County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trumansburg Elementary School
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Trumansburg Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 389 Students
2. Midlakes Elementary School
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Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 787 Students
3. La Fayette School
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Waterloo Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 308 Students
4. Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elementary School
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Seneca Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 262 Students
5. North Street Elementary School
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Geneva City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 595 Students
6. Lyons Elementary School
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Lyons Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 492 Students
7. South Seneca Elementary School
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South Seneca Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
8. Clyde-savannah Elementary School
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Clyde-savannah Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 428 Students
9. Frank M Knight Elementary School
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Seneca Falls Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 286 Students
10. Skoi-yase School
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Waterloo Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 349 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Seneca County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Seneca County, NY has a total population of 33,814 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Seneca County, 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 Seneca County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Seneca County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Seneca County, 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 Seneca County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Seneca County, NY
How many schools are in Seneca County, NY?
Seneca County, NY has 29 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 10,026 students in total.
How do schools in Seneca County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Seneca County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Seneca County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Seneca County?
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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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Seneca County
5 places in Seneca County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Seneca Falls (4)
- Waterloo (4)
- Interlaken (1)
- Ovid (1)
- Romulus (1)
School districts (2)
- Seneca Falls Central School District (4 schools)
- Waterloo Central School District (4 schools)