For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,118 students in Canandaigua, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 160 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Canandaigua, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Canandaigua, NY are Canandaigua Academy, Canandaigua Middle School and Canandaigua Primary-elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canandaigua, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Canandaigua have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canandaigua, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canandaigua Academy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
435 East St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3800
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Canandaigua Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Granger St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3850
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3850
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Canandaigua Primary-elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
90 W Gibson St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3900
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Canandaigua, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Canandaigua, NY include Canandaigua Academy, Canandaigua Middle School and Canandaigua Primary-elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Canandaigua?
3 public schools are located in Canandaigua.
What percentage of students in Canandaigua go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Canandaigua are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Canandaigua?
Canandaigua public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Canandaigua are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Canandaigua include: Canandaigua Middle School vs. Canandaigua Academy, Canandaigua Middle School vs. Canandaigua Primary-elementary School
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