George G. Mason House · Photo: MohawkPhotographer · CC BY-SA 3.0Webster’s public schools outscore 77% of New York districts
In Webster, 61% of tested students are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Webster, 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 80% 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.
Webster’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 962 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Webster’s, its schools beat 91%, higher than their 77% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 53% and math 61% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $24,169 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Rita School (private) and Hillside Childrens Center Halpern (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 Webster’s grade
A−: better than 77% of New York school districts, #134 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Webster, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Webster · depends on your address
Willink Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 928 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Spry Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 870 students · 9:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Webster · depends on your address
Willink Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 928 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Spry Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 870 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Webster · depends on your address
Willink Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 928 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Spry Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 870 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Webster · depends on your address
Webster-Schroeder High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,337 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Thomas High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,256 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Webster · depends on your address
Webster-Schroeder High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,337 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Thomas High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,256 students · 11:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Webster · depends on your address
Webster-Schroeder High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,337 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Thomas High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,256 students · 11:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Webster · depends on your address
Webster-Schroeder High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,337 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Thomas High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,256 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Webster’s public schools are run by Webster Central School District, which also serves Penfield and Webster. 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.
Above the state in reading
Webster vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Webster’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Webster | A− | Webster Central |
| Irondequoit | B | East Irondequoit Central PK–12 · West Irondequoit Central PK–12 |
| Penfield | A− | Webster Central PK–12 · Penfield Central K–12 |
| Ontario | B | Wayne Central |
Every school in Webster
11 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 Webster’s schools
Are Webster’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Webster children attend outscore 77% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #134 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 Webster in?
Webster Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,940 students in 11 schools (2024–25).
Where do Webster kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Webster-Schroeder High School and Thomas High School.
What is Webster’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Webster Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Webster spend per student?
$24,169 in Webster Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Webster?
Yes: St. Rita School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 222 students) and Hillside Childrens Center Halpern (special education, grades 7–12, 56 students).
Parents talk
What Webster families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Webster → 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.