For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,543 students in Seneca County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Seneca County, NY are Waterloo High School, Mynderse Academy and Romulus Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seneca County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Seneca County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Seneca County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Romulus Central School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Seneca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
96 Stark St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1550
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1550
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Mynderse Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Troy St
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-5500
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
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: #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%
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 high schools in Seneca County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Seneca County, NY include Waterloo High School, Mynderse Academy and Romulus Central School.
How many public high schools are located in Seneca County?
4 public high schools are located in Seneca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca County?
Seneca County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Seneca County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Seneca County include: Waterloo High School vs. Mynderse Academy, Romulus Central School vs. Mynderse Academy, Mynderse Academy vs. Waterloo High School
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