For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 912 students in Waverly, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waverly, NY are Waverly Middle School and Elm Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waverly, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waverly, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Frederick St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Gr: 5-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Elm Street Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Elm St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8186
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8186
Gr: 1-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waverly, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waverly, NY include Waverly Middle School and Elm Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waverly?
2 public elementary schools are located in Waverly.
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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