Photo: Mitchazenia · CC BY-SA 4.0Pembroke’s public schools outscore 76% of New York districts
In Pembroke, 62% of tested students are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Pembroke, 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 94% 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.
Pembroke’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1030 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Pembroke’s, its schools beat 91%, higher than their 76% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 58% and math 62% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $25,714 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 middle school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Pembroke Intermediate School, then Pembroke Junior-Senior 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.
What’s behind Pembroke’s grade
A−: better than 76% of New York school districts, #144 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Pembroke, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Pembroke
Pembroke Primary School
Grades K–2 · 194 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in East Pembroke
1st grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Primary School
Grades K–2 · 194 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in East Pembroke
2nd grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Primary School
Grades K–2 · 194 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in East Pembroke
3rd grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Intermediate School
Grades 3–6 · 244 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Corfu
4th grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Intermediate School
Grades 3–6 · 244 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Corfu
5th grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Intermediate School
Grades 3–6 · 244 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Corfu
6th grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Intermediate School
Grades 3–6 · 244 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Corfu
7th grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 437 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Corfu
8th grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 437 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Corfu
9th grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 437 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Corfu
10th grade in Pembroke
Pembroke Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 437 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Corfu
Pembroke’s public schools are run by Pembroke Central School District, which also serves Batavia, Corfu and Darien. Parts of Pembroke (7% of its land) are served by Akron 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 above the state in reading
Pembroke vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Pembroke’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke | A− | Pembroke Central |
| Alabama | B− | Oakfield-Alabama Central |
| Batavia | B+ | Batavia City PK–12 · Pembroke Central K–12 |
| Newstead | A− | Akron Central |
| Darien | B+ | Alexander Central PK–12 · Pembroke Central K–12 |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Pembroke Central with Pembroke, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Pembroke
3 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 Pembroke’s schools
Are Pembroke’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Pembroke children attend outscore 76% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #144 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Pembroke in?
Pembroke Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 875 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Pembroke are served by Akron Central.
What is Pembroke’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Pembroke Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Pembroke spend per student?
$25,714 in Pembroke Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Pembroke families are saying about school.
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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.