For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,757 students in Orleans County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Orleans County, NY are Kendall Elementary School, Lyndonville Elementary School and Holley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orleans County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Orleans County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Orleans County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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 elementary schools in Orleans County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Orleans County, NY include Kendall Elementary School, Lyndonville Elementary School and Holley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Orleans County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Orleans County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orleans County?
Orleans County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Orleans County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Orleans County include: Kendall Elementary School vs. Holley Elementary School, Holley Elementary School vs. Kendall Elementary School, Oak Orchard Primary School vs. Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School
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