For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,433 students in Waterloo, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Waterloo, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Waterloo, NY are Waterloo High School, La Fayette School and Waterloo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waterloo, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterloo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
96 Stark St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1550
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1550
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
La Fayette School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
71 Inslee St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1530
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1530
Grades: 3-5
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Waterloo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Center St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1540
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1540
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
Skoi-yase School
Magnet School
65 Fayette St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1520
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1520
Grades: PK-2
| 349 students
Waterloo, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 West Main St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-5600
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-5600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Seneca County Sheriffs Dept (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
44 W William St
Waterloo, NY 13165
Waterloo, NY 13165
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waterloo, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Waterloo, NY include Waterloo High School, La Fayette School and Waterloo Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Waterloo?
4 public schools are located in Waterloo.
What percentage of students in Waterloo go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Waterloo are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?
Waterloo public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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