Top Rankings
Penfield Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,610 students in Penfield Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Penfield Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
4,610 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
425 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Penfield Central School District, which is ranked #103 of all 1,015 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 96% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
156 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
279 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
30%
# Black Students
208 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
3,723 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
81%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
238 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
320
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
333
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
364
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
382
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
354
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
355
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
330
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
385
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
384
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
356
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
338
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
351
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
345
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
13
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,197 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,979 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,197
$31,307
Spending / Student
$23,979
$32,183
Best Penfield Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penfield Senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 High School Dr
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 249-6701
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 249-6701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,398 students
Rank: #22.
Harris Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2126 Penfield Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 249-6600
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 249-6600
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
Scribner Road Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 Scribner Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 249-6400
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 249-6400
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #44.
Cobbles Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Gebhardt Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 249-6500
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 249-6500
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #55.
Bay Trail Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1760 Scribner Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 249-6450
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 249-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 1,104 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Landing Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
702 Landing Rd N
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 249-6900
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 249-6900
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penfield Central School District?
Penfield Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,610 students.
What is the rank of Penfield Central School District?
Penfield Central School District is ranked #103 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penfield Central School District?
81% of Penfield Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penfield Central School District?
Penfield Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Penfield Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,979 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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