Top Rankings
Canandaigua City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,233 students in Canandaigua City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Canandaigua City School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
3,233 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
306 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Canandaigua City School District, which is ranked #365 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#359 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.72
# American Indian Students
15 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
201 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
29%
# Black Students
46 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
2,777 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
86%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
217
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
249
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
231
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
264
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
215
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
246
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
221
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
231
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
218
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
268
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
270
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
270
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
12
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,789 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,525 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,789
$31,353
Spending / Student
$23,525
$32,230
Best Canandaigua City School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canandaigua City School District?
Canandaigua City School District manages 3 public schools serving 3,233 students.
What is the rank of Canandaigua City School District?
Canandaigua City School District is ranked #365 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canandaigua City School District?
86% of Canandaigua City School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canandaigua City School District?
Canandaigua City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Canandaigua City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,525 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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