For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,265 students in Medina, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Medina, NY are Clifford Wise Intermediate School and Oak Orchard Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Medina, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Medina have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Medina, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clifford Wise Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1016 Gwinn St
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2100
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2100
Grades: 3-6
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Orchard Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 W Oak Orchard St
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2350
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2350
Grades: PK-2
| 408 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orleans-niagara Boces
Special Education School
4232 Shelby Basin Rd
Medina, NY 14103
(716) 731-6800
Medina, NY 14103
(716) 731-6800
Grades: K-12
| 488 students
Medina, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
181 Bates Rd
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-4011
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-4011
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Medina, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Medina, NY include Clifford Wise Intermediate School and Oak Orchard Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Medina?
3 public elementary schools are located in Medina.
What is the racial composition of students in Medina?
Medina public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% 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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