For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,891 students in Orleans County, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 4 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Orleans County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Orleans County, NY are Charles D'amico High School, Kendall Junior-senior High School and Kendall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orleans County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Orleans County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orleans County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles D'amico High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 East Ave
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-2040
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Kendall Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16887 Roosevelt Hwy
Kendall, NY 14476
(585) 659-2706
Kendall, NY 14476
(585) 659-2706
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1932 Kendall Rd
Kendall, NY 14476
(585) 659-8317
Kendall, NY 14476
(585) 659-8317
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
L A Webber Middle-high School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Housel Ave
Lyndonville, NY 14098
(585) 765-3162
Lyndonville, NY 14098
(585) 765-3162
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Lyndonville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Housel Ave
Lyndonville, NY 14098
(585) 765-3122
Lyndonville, NY 14098
(585) 765-3122
Gr: PK-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Holley Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 N Main St
Holley, NY 14470
(585) 638-6318
Holley, NY 14470
(585) 638-6318
Gr: PK-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Carl I Bergerson Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
254 East Ave
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-2020
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-2020
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Medina Junior-senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Mustang Dr
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2710
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2710
Gr: 7-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Holley Junior Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16848 Lynch Rd
Holley, NY 14470
(585) 638-6335
Holley, NY 14470
(585) 638-6335
Gr: 7-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 East Ave
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-2030
Albion, NY 14411
(585) 589-2030
Gr: PK-5 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Clifford Wise Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1016 Gwinn St
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2100
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2100
Gr: 3-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Oak Orchard Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 W Oak Orchard St
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2350
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2350
Gr: PK-2 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Orleans-niagara Boces
Special Education School
4232 Shelby Basin Rd
Medina, NY 14103
(716) 731-6800
Medina, NY 14103
(716) 731-6800
Gr: K-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Orleans County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Orleans County, NY include Charles D'amico High School, Kendall Junior-senior High School and Kendall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Orleans County?
13 public schools are located in Orleans County.
What percentage of students in Orleans County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Orleans County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orleans County?
Orleans County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Orleans County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Orleans County include: Charles D'amico High School vs. Medina Junior-senior High School, Kendall Elementary School vs. Holley Elementary School, Holley Elementary School vs. Kendall Elementary School
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