Asa and Caroline Wing House · Photo: Jj21760 · CC BY-SA 4.0Mexico’s public schools score below 72% of New York districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 30% of Mexico’s students scored proficient, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Mexico, 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 75% 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.
Mexico’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 30% of tested students were proficient in reading and 37% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 75% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Mexico’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $27,808 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Mexico Middle School, then Mexico High School. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. 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.
What’s behind Mexico’s grade
C: better than 28% of New York school districts, #590 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Mexico, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Mexico
Mexico Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 362 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Mexico
Mexico Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 628 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Mexico
Mexico Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 628 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Mexico
Mexico Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 628 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Mexico
Mexico Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 628 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Mexico
Mexico High School
Grades 9–12 · 619 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Mexico
Mexico High School
Grades 9–12 · 619 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Mexico
Mexico High School
Grades 9–12 · 619 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Mexico
Mexico High School
Grades 9–12 · 619 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Mexico’s public schools are run by Mexico Central School District, which also serves Mexico, New Haven, Palermo and Scriba. Parts of Mexico (5% of its land) are served by Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central instead. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Mexico vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Mexico’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | C | Mexico Central |
| New Haven | C | Mexico Central |
| Richland | C | Pulaski Central |
| Parish | C− | Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central |
| Palermo | C | Mexico Central PK–12 · Phoenix Central PK–12 |
| Hastings | C+ | Central Square Central |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Mexico Central with Mexico, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Mexico
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).
Questions about Mexico’s schools
Are Mexico’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Mexico children attend score below 72% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #590 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 32%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Mexico in?
Mexico Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,064 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Mexico are served by Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central.
Where do Mexico kids go to high school?
Mexico High School, with 619 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Mexico’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Mexico Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Mexico spend per student?
$27,808 in Mexico Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Mexico families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Mexico → 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.