For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 995 students in Waterloo, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waterloo, NY are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waterloo, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in Waterloo, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waterloo, NY include La Fayette School and Waterloo Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waterloo?
3 public elementary schools are located in Waterloo.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?
Waterloo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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