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Canandaigua City School District

143 N Pearl St
Canandaigua, NY 14424-1496
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Canandaigua City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,192 students in Canandaigua City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Canandaigua City School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,813 Schools
# Students
3,192 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
315 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Canandaigua City School District, which is ranked #385 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#366 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
58%
52%
51%
49%
88%
78%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
6%
30%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
86%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,107 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,827 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,107
$31,333
Spending / Student
$23,827
$32,210

Best Canandaigua City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canandaigua Academy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
435 East St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Canandaigua Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 Granger St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3850
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Canandaigua Primary-elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
90 W Gibson St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,441 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Canandaigua City School District?
Canandaigua City School District manages 3 public schools serving 3,192 students.
What is the rank of Canandaigua City School District?
Canandaigua City School District is ranked #385 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canandaigua City School District?
86% of Canandaigua City School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canandaigua City School District?
Canandaigua City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Canandaigua City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,827 is less than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,192 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 88% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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