For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 975 students in Dexter, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Dexter, NY are General Brown Junior-senior High School and Dexter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dexter, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Dexter have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dexter, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
General Brown Junior-senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17643 Cemetery Rd
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Gr: 7-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Grove St
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Gr: PK-2 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dexter, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Dexter, NY include General Brown Junior-senior High School and Dexter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dexter?
2 public schools are located in Dexter.
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter?
Dexter public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dexter are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dexter include: Dexter Elementary School vs. General Brown Junior-senior High School
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