For the 2024-25 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 13,532 students in Wayne County, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 271 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, NY are Palmyra-macedon Senior High School, Wayne Senior High School and Williamson Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wayne County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
151 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6200 Ontario Ctr Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1050
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 670 students
Rank: #33.
Williamson Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5891 Rt 21
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9621
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9621
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Lyons Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
North Rose-wolcott High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11631 Salter-colvin Rd
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3100
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Red Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6574 South St
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2040
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #77.
Ruben A Cirillo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3195 Wiedrick Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #88.
Clyde-savannah High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Glasgow St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3050
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3050
Grades: 10-12
| 155 students
Rank: #99.
Newark Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3242
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3242
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #1010.
Wayne Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6076 Ontario Ctr Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1080
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1080
Grades: 5-8
| 625 students
Rank: #1111.
Marion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3863 Main St
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4256
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4256
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Rank: #1212.
Wayne Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1784 Ridge Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1130
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1130
Grades: 3-4
| 309 students
Rank: #1313.
Marion Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4034 Warner Rd
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4228
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4228
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
Rank: #1414.
Sodus Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54 Mill St Ext
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5280
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5280
Grades: 7-12
| 445 students
Rank: #1515.
Williamson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4184 Miller St
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9665
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9665
Grades: 5-8
| 279 students
Rank: #1616.
Red Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6608 South St
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2070
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2070
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #1717.
Williamson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6036 Highland Ave
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9668
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9668
Grades: PK-4
| 421 students
Rank: #1818.
Richard Mann Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1336 Waterford Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #1919.
Margaret W Cuyler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6624 South St
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2100
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #2020.
Sodus Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
54 Mill St Ext
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5242
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5242
Grades: 4-7
| 231 students
Rank: #2121.
Palmyra-macedon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
163 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3450
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #2222.
Gananda Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dayspring Rdg
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Rank: #2323.
Palmyra-macedon Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 West St
Macedon, NY 14502
(315) 986-4474
Macedon, NY 14502
(315) 986-4474
Grades: 3-5
| 363 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
North Rose-wolcott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10456 Salter Rd
North Rose, NY 14516
(315) 587-4005
North Rose, NY 14516
(315) 587-4005
Grades: PK-4
| 417 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Sodus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6264 Rt 88
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5282
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5282
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #2626.
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 W Miller St
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3326
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3326
Grades: 3-5
| 387 students
Rank: #2727.
Newark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3295
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3295
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #2828.
North Rose-wolcott Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5957 New Hartford St
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3130
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3130
Grades: 5-8
| 343 students
Rank: #2929.
Clyde-savannah Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 Glasgow St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3200
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3200
Grades: 7-9
| 188 students
Rank: #3030.
Lyons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
98 William St
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 492 students
Rank: #3131.
Lyons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 Clyde Rd
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 124 students
Rank: #3232.
Clyde-savannah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
212 E Dezeng St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3100
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
1014 N Main St
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3342
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3342
Grades: PK-2
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
131 Drumlin Ct
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-7284
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-7284
Grades: K-12
| 663 students
Rank: n/an/a
Palmyra-macedon Primary School
Magnet School
120 Canandaigua St
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3475
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3475
Grades: PK-2
| 440 students
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Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Butler Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Westbury Cutoff Rd
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-8001
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-8001
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
5751 New Hartford St
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3132
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3132
Grades: K-2
| 302 students
4320 Canandaigua Rd
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1170
Ontario Center, NY 14520
(315) 524-1170
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
3195 Wiedrick Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Lake Avenue Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6228 Lake Ave
Williamson, NY 14589
Williamson, NY 14589
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13107 School St
Savannah, NY 13146
(315) 902-3200
Savannah, NY 13146
(315) 902-3200
Grades: 5-6
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, NY include Palmyra-macedon Senior High School, Wayne Senior High School and Williamson Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County?
37 public schools are located in Wayne County.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wayne County include: Perkins Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lyons Middle School vs. Newark Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Perkins Elementary School
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