For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 744 students in Perry, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 117 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Perry, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Perry, NY are Perry Junior-senior High School and Perry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Perry have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Perry, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33 Watkins Ave
Perry, NY 14530
(585) 237-0270
Perry, NY 14530
(585) 237-0270
Gr: 7-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Olin Ave
Perry, NY 14530
(585) 237-0270
Perry, NY 14530
(585) 237-0270
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Perry, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Perry, NY include Perry Junior-senior High School and Perry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Perry?
2 public schools are located in Perry.
What percentage of students in Perry go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Perry are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry?
Perry public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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