Springwater’s public schools score below 55% of New York districts on tests and graduation
In Springwater, 36% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Springwater, 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 90% 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.
Springwater’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 40% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Springwater’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $24,881 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 Wayland-Cohocton Middle School, then Wayland-Cohocton 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 Springwater’s grade
B−: better than 45% of New York school districts. 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 Springwater, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Springwater
Cohocton Elementary School
Grades PK · 71 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Cohocton
Kindergarten in Springwater
Wayland Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 451 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Wayland
1st grade in Springwater
Wayland Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 451 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Wayland
2nd grade in Springwater
Wayland Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 451 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Wayland
3rd grade in Springwater
Wayland Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 451 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Wayland
4th grade in Springwater
Wayland Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 451 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Wayland
5th grade in Springwater
Wayland-Cohocton Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 390 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Wayland
6th grade in Springwater
Wayland-Cohocton Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 390 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Wayland
7th grade in Springwater
Wayland-Cohocton Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 390 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Wayland
8th grade in Springwater
Wayland-Cohocton Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 390 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Wayland
9th grade in Springwater
Wayland-Cohocton High School
Grades 9–12 · 382 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Wayland
10th grade in Springwater
Wayland-Cohocton High School
Grades 9–12 · 382 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Wayland
11th grade in Springwater
Wayland-Cohocton High School
Grades 9–12 · 382 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Wayland
12th grade in Springwater
Wayland-Cohocton High School
Grades 9–12 · 382 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Wayland
Springwater’s public schools are run by Wayland-Cohocton Central School District, which also serves Canadice, Cohocton, Cohocton and Wayland and others. Parts of Springwater (5% and 3% of its land) are served by Naples Central and Dansville 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
Springwater vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Springwater’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Springwater | B− | Wayland-Cohocton Central |
| Wayland | B− | Wayland-Cohocton Central |
| Naples | B | Naples Central |
| Sparta | C | Dansville Central |
| Conesus | B | Livonia Central |
| Canadice | C+ | Honeoye Central PK–12 · Wayland-Cohocton Central PK–12 |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Wayland-Cohocton Central with Springwater, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Springwater
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 Springwater’s schools
Are Springwater’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Springwater children attend score below 55% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 46%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Springwater in?
Wayland-Cohocton Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,294 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Springwater are served by Naples Central and Dansville Central.
Where do Springwater kids go to high school?
Wayland-Cohocton High School in Wayland, with 382 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Springwater’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Wayland-Cohocton Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Springwater spend per student?
$24,881 in Wayland-Cohocton Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Springwater 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.