For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,395 students in Seneca County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Seneca County, NY are Romulus Central School, Seneca Falls Middle School and South Seneca Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seneca County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Seneca County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Seneca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Romulus Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5705 Rt 96
Romulus, NY 14541
(866) 810-0345
Romulus, NY 14541
(866) 810-0345
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Seneca Falls Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Troy St
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-5500
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
South Seneca Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7263 S Main St
Ovid, NY 14521
(607) 869-9636
Ovid, NY 14521
(607) 869-9636
Gr: 6-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Waterloo Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Center St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1540
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1540
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Seneca County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Seneca County, NY include Romulus Central School, Seneca Falls Middle School and South Seneca Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Seneca County?
4 public middle schools are located in Seneca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca County?
Seneca County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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