Whiteside, Barnett and Co. Agricultural Works · Photo: LtPowers · CC BY-SA 3.0Sweden’s public schools score below 57% of New York districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Sweden’s districts is 42%, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Sweden, 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 78% 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.
Sweden’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1182 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sweden’s, its schools beat 51%, higher than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 42% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 78% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $25,797 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is A D Oliver Middle School, then Brockport High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Cornerstone Christian Academy (private) is 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 Sweden’s grade
C+: better than 43% of New York school districts, #456 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 Sweden, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Sweden
Ginther Elementary School
Grades PK–1 · 508 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
Kindergarten in Sweden · depends on your address
Barclay Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 527 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
Ginther Elementary School
Grades PK–1 · 508 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
1st grade in Sweden · depends on your address
Barclay Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 527 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
Ginther Elementary School
Grades PK–1 · 508 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
2nd grade in Sweden · depends on your address
Barclay Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 527 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
Fred W Hill School
Grades 2–5 · 500 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
3rd grade in Sweden · depends on your address
Barclay Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 527 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
Fred W Hill School
Grades 2–5 · 500 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
4th grade in Sweden
Fred W Hill School
Grades 2–5 · 500 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
5th grade in Sweden
Fred W Hill School
Grades 2–5 · 500 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
6th grade in Sweden
A D Oliver Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 726 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
7th grade in Sweden
A D Oliver Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 726 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
8th grade in Sweden
A D Oliver Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 726 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
9th grade in Sweden
Brockport High School
Grades 9–12 · 995 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
10th grade in Sweden
Brockport High School
Grades 9–12 · 995 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Brockport
Sweden’s public schools are run by Brockport Central School District, which also serves Brockport, Clarkson and Hamlin. 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
Sweden vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Sweden’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | C+ | Brockport Central |
| Ogden | B | Spencerport Central PK–12 · Churchville-Chili Central PK–12 |
| Clarkson | C+ | Brockport Central |
| Bergen | B+ | Byron-Bergen Central |
| Clarendon | C+ | Holley Central |
| Brockport | C+ | Brockport Central |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Brockport Central with Sweden, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Sweden
6 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 Sweden’s schools
Are Sweden’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Sweden children attend score below 57% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #456 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 51%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Sweden in?
Brockport Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,256 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Sweden kids go to high school?
Brockport High School in Brockport, with 995 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Sweden’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Brockport Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Sweden spend per student?
$25,797 in Brockport Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Sweden?
Yes: Cornerstone Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–11, 95 students).
Parents talk
What Sweden families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Sweden → 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.