For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 990 students in Parish, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Parish, NY are Altmar-parish-williamstown Jr/sr High School and Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parish, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Parish, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altmar-parish-williamstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
639 County Rt 22
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5222
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5222
Gr: 7-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
640 County Rt 22
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5270
Parish, NY 13131
(315) 625-5270
Gr: PK-6 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Parish, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Parish, NY include Altmar-parish-williamstown Jr/sr High School and Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Parish?
2 public schools are located in Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Parish?
Parish public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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