📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 11 Rated Districts in Wayne County, NY
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Marion Central School District | Marion | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #2 | Wayne Central School District | Ontario Center | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #3 | Gananda Central School District | Walworth | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #4 | Red Creek Central School District | Red Creek | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
| #5 | Sodus Central School District | Sodus | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #6 | Williamson Central School District | Williamson | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #7 | Palmyra-Macedon Central School District | Palmyra | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
| #8 | Lyons Central School District | Lyons | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
| #9 | Newark Central School District | Newark | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #10 | North Rose-Wolcott Central School District | Wolcott | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #11 | Clyde-Savannah Central School District | Clyde | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in Wayne County, New York (2026)
This page lists the 11 public school districts headquartered in Wayne County, New York that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using NY State tests 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in New York, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Wayne County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Wayne County, New York? ▼
Among the 11 rated districts in Wayne County, New York, the highest-rated is Marion Central School District (Marion), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 76th percentile of New York districts on NY State tests 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.