For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 977 students in Canisteo, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Canisteo, NY are Canisteo-greenwood High School and Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canisteo, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Canisteo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Canisteo, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canisteo-greenwood High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 Greenwood St
Canisteo, NY 14823
(607) 698-4225
Canisteo, NY 14823
(607) 698-4225
Gr: 7-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Greenwood St
Canisteo, NY 14823
(607) 698-4225
Canisteo, NY 14823
(607) 698-4225
Gr: PK-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Canisteo, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
84 Greenwood St
Canisteo, NY 14823
(607) 698-4225
Canisteo, NY 14823
(607) 698-4225
Gr: 7-12 | 490 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Canisteo, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Canisteo, NY include Canisteo-greenwood High School and Canisteo-greenwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Canisteo?
2 public schools are located in Canisteo.
What is the racial composition of students in Canisteo?
Canisteo public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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