For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 764 students in Waterville, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Waterville, NY are Waterville Jr/sr High School and Memorial Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterville, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Waterville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waterville, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
381 Madison St
Waterville, NY 13480
(315) 841-3818
Waterville, NY 13480
(315) 841-3818
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Park Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 E Bacon St
Waterville, NY 13480
(315) 841-3784
Waterville, NY 13480
(315) 841-3784
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waterville, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Waterville, NY include Waterville Jr/sr High School and Memorial Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waterville?
2 public schools are located in Waterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterville?
Waterville public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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