For the 2025 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Seneca County (2025)
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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, Mynderse Academy vs. Waterloo High School, Romulus Central School vs. Mynderse Academy
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