For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,878 students in Seneca County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Seneca County, NY are Romulus Central School, Seneca Falls Middle School and Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seneca County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Seneca County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Seneca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Romulus Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5705 Rt 96
Romulus, NY 14541
(866) 810-0345
Romulus, NY 14541
(866) 810-0345
Gr: PK-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Seneca Falls Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Troy St
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-5500
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38 Garden St
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-5500
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-5500
Gr: 3-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
South Seneca Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7263 S Main St
Ovid, NY 14521
(607) 869-9636
Ovid, NY 14521
(607) 869-9636
Gr: 6-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
La Fayette School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
71 Inslee St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1530
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1530
Gr: 3-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Waterloo Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Center St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1540
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1540
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
South Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8326 Main St
Interlaken, NY 14847
(607) 869-9636
Interlaken, NY 14847
(607) 869-9636
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
98 Clinton St
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-5500
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-5500
Gr: PK-2 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
65 Fayette St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1520
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1520
Gr: PK-2 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Seneca County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Five Points Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Caller Box State Rt 9
Romulus, NY 14541
(607) 869-5111
Romulus, NY 14541
(607) 869-5111
Gr: Inquire with school | 8 students Minority enrollment: 88%
5705 Rt 96
Romulus, NY 14541
(866) 810-0345
Romulus, NY 14541
(866) 810-0345
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Seneca County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Seneca County, NY include Romulus Central School, Seneca Falls Middle School and Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Seneca County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Seneca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca County?
Seneca County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Seneca County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Seneca County include: South Seneca Middle/high School vs. Romulus Central School
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