For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 633 students in Canastota, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Canastota, NY are Roberts Street Middle School and South Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canastota, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Canastota have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Canastota, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roberts Street Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Roberts St
Canastota, NY 13032
(315) 697-2029
Canastota, NY 13032
(315) 697-2029
Grades: 4-6
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 High St
Canastota, NY 13032
(315) 697-6372
Canastota, NY 13032
(315) 697-6372
Grades: 2-3
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
220 N Peterboro St
Canastota, NY 13032
(315) 697-2027
Canastota, NY 13032
(315) 697-2027
Grades: PK-1
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Canastota, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Canastota, NY include Roberts Street Middle School and South Side Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Canastota?
3 public elementary schools are located in Canastota.
What is the racial composition of students in Canastota?
Canastota public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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