For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 321 students in De Ruyter, NY.
The top ranked public schools in De Ruyter, NY are Deruyter High School and Deruyter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Ruyter, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in De Ruyter have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in De Ruyter, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deruyter High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
711 Railroad St
De Ruyter, NY 13052
(315) 852-3400
De Ruyter, NY 13052
(315) 852-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Deruyter Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 Railroad St
De Ruyter, NY 13052
(315) 852-3400
De Ruyter, NY 13052
(315) 852-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in De Ruyter, NY?
The top ranked public schools in De Ruyter, NY include Deruyter High School and Deruyter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in De Ruyter?
2 public schools are located in De Ruyter.
What is the racial composition of students in De Ruyter?
De Ruyter public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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