For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,866 students in Orleans County, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 26 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Orleans County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Orleans County, NY are Charles D'amico High School, Kendall Junior-senior High School and L A Webber Middle-high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orleans County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Orleans County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orleans County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles D'amico High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 East Ave
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-2040
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 514 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kendall Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16887 Roosevelt Hwy
Kendall, NY 14476
(585) 659-2706
Kendall, NY 14476
(585) 659-2706
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
L A Webber Middle-high School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Housel Ave
Lyndonville, NY 14098
(585) 765-3162
Lyndonville, NY 14098
(585) 765-3162
Grades: 7-12
| 235 students
Rank: #44.
Kendall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1932 Kendall Rd
Kendall, NY 14476
(585) 659-8317
Kendall, NY 14476
(585) 659-8317
Grades: PK-6
| 355 students
Rank: #55.
Medina Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Mustang Dr
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2710
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 614 students
Rank: #66.
Lyndonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Housel Ave
Lyndonville, NY 14098
(585) 765-3122
Lyndonville, NY 14098
(585) 765-3122
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
Holley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 N Main St
Holley, NY 14470
(585) 638-6318
Holley, NY 14470
(585) 638-6318
Grades: PK-6
| 543 students
Rank: #88.
Carl I Bergerson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
254 East Ave
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-2020
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-2020
Grades: 6-8
| 403 students
Rank: #99.
Holley Junior Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16848 Lynch Rd
Holley, NY 14470
(585) 638-6335
Holley, NY 14470
(585) 638-6335
Grades: 7-12
| 423 students
Rank: #1010.
Clifford Wise Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1016 Gwinn St
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2100
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2100
Grades: 3-6
| 395 students
Rank: #1111.
Oak Orchard Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 W Oak Orchard St
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2350
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2350
Grades: PK-2
| 387 students
Rank: #1212.
Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 East Ave
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-2030
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-2030
Grades: PK-5
| 820 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orleans-niagara Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4232 Shelby Basin Rd
Medina, NY 14103
(716) 731-6800
Medina, NY 14103
(716) 731-6800
Grades: K-12
| 494 students
Orleans County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Albion Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3595 State School Rd
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-5511
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-5511
Grades: Inquire with school
| 39 students
25 Housel Avenue
Lyndonville, NY 14098
(585) 765-3142
Lyndonville, NY 14098
(585) 765-3142
Grades: 5-8
| 217 students
Orleans Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
35-31 Gaines Basin Rd
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-6820
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-6820
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
Orleans County Sheriffs Dept (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
13925 Rt 31 Ste 400
Albion, NY 14411
Albion, NY 14411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
181 Bates Rd
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-4011
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-4011
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orleans County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Orleans County, NY include Charles D'amico High School, Kendall Junior-senior High School and L A Webber Middle-high School.
How many public schools are located in Orleans County?
13 public schools are located in Orleans County.
What percentage of students in Orleans County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Orleans County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orleans County?
Orleans County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Orleans County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Orleans County include: Charles D'amico High School vs. Medina Junior-senior High School, Kendall Elementary School vs. Holley Elementary School, Holley Elementary School vs. Kendall Elementary School
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