Photo: DanielPenfield · CC BY-SA 3.0Greece’s public schools score below 54% of New York districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Greece’s districts is 37%, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Greece, 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.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 88% 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.
Greece’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1156 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Greece’s, its schools beat 52%, higher than their 46% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 42% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 88% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Greece Central spends $27,262 per student and Hilton Central $22,140, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Discovery Charter School, Young Women's College Prep CS, Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts, St. Lawrence Elementary School (private), Villa of Hope (private) and Greece Montessori School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
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.
What’s behind Greece’s grade
B−: better than 46% of New York school districts, #432 of 755 New York towns. Graduation is above the New York average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Greece, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Greece · depends on your address
Northwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 719 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Hilton
English Village Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 346 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
Greece Community Early Learning Center
Grades PK–2 · 269 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Rochester
Greece runs its own schools through grade 12 (Greece Central School District). From grade PK, students attend the Hilton Central School District, shared with Hamlin, Hilton and Parma. Parts of Greece (10% of its land) are served by Spencerport Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Greece
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Greece vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Greece’s borders.
Every school in Greece
24 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).
Questions about Greece’s schools
Are Greece’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Greece children attend score below 54% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #432 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 52%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Greece in?
Two districts: Greece Central School District runs grades PK–12, and Hilton Central School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Hamlin, Hilton and Parma.
What is Greece’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Greece Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Greece spend per student?
$27,262 in Greece Central School District and $22,140 in Hilton Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Greece?
Yes: St. Lawrence Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 173 students), Villa of Hope (special education, grades 8–12, 58 students) and Greece Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 45 students). Greece also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Greece families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Greece → They have their own page.
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.