For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,233 students in Canandaigua, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 183 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Canandaigua, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Canandaigua, NY are Canandaigua Academy, Canandaigua Middle School and Canandaigua Primary-elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canandaigua, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Canandaigua have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canandaigua, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canandaigua Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
435 East St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3800
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,082 students
Rank: #22.
Canandaigua Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Granger St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3850
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3850
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
Rank: #33.
Canandaigua Primary-elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 W Gibson St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3900
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 1,475 students
Canandaigua, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
96 W Gibson St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3930
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3930
Grades: PK-2
| 878 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canandaigua, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Canandaigua, NY include Canandaigua Academy, Canandaigua Middle School and Canandaigua Primary-elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Canandaigua?
3 public schools are located in Canandaigua.
What percentage of students in Canandaigua go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Canandaigua are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canandaigua?
Canandaigua public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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