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Schools in Geneva · Geneva City School District

Geneva’s public schools score below 92% of New York districts on tests and graduation

27% of students in Geneva’s public schools are proficient in math, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Geneva, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#716of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
29%
▼ 20 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
27%
▼ 20 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
75–79%
▼ 8–12 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$28.3K
▼ 18% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
9.5
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
0
1,963 students on the public path
In brief

Geneva’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1137 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Geneva’s, its schools beat 3%, lower than their 8% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 93% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

75–79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Geneva’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $28,287 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is North Street Elementary School, then Geneva Middle School, then Geneva High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Geneva’s grade

D Test scoresD Graduation

D: better than 8% of New York school districts, #716 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 8%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1137)Better than 3%
Towns in Ontario County (16)Better than 0%
DC−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 976 test results and a graduating class of 165 could put Geneva anywhere from D to C−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 93% of Geneva’s students in the tested grades sat them (994 in math, 957 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Geneva, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–2West Street Elementary SchoolGeneva City School DistrictNo scores
3–5North Street Elementary SchoolGeneva City School DistrictC−
6–8Geneva Middle SchoolGeneva City School DistrictC−
9–12Geneva High SchoolGeneva City School DistrictA+

Geneva’s public schools are run by Geneva City School District, which also serves Geneva and Seneca. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Geneva City School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 1,963 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 9.5 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$28,287NY $34,607 · FY2024
D
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading29%
State average 48.9% · 957 students tested
Math27%
State average 46.5% · 994 students tested

Geneva vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Geneva’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GenevaDGeneva City
FayetteC−Waterloo Central PK–12 · Seneca Falls Central PK–12 · Romulus Central PK–12
VarickCRomulus Central
SenecaC−Gorham-Middlesex Central PK–12 · Geneva City K–12
PhelpsC−Phelps-Clifton Springs Central
BentonB−Penn Yan Central

Every school in Geneva

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Genevain other towns
West Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–2
421 students10:1Rate it →
North Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
C−
498 students11:1Rate it →
Geneva Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C−
442 students7:1Rate it →
Geneva High School
High · Grades 9–12
A+
602 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Geneva’s schools

Are Geneva’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Geneva children attend score below 92% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #716 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 3%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Geneva in?

Geneva City School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,963 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Geneva kids go to high school?

Geneva High School, with 602 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Geneva’s graduation rate?

75–79% of the class of 2023 in Geneva City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Geneva spend per student?

$28,287 in Geneva City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.