For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 2,157 students in Canandaigua, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Canandaigua, NY are Canandaigua Middle School and Canandaigua Primary-elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canandaigua, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canandaigua have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Canandaigua, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canandaigua Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Granger St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3850
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3850
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Canandaigua Primary-elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
90 W Gibson St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3900
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,441 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Canandaigua, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
96 W Gibson St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3930
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-3930
Gr: PK-2 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Canandaigua, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Canandaigua, NY include Canandaigua Middle School and Canandaigua Primary-elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Canandaigua?
2 public elementary schools are located in Canandaigua.
What is the racial composition of students in Canandaigua?
Canandaigua public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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