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2 schools in Solvay

New York · Public K-12

Public K-12 education in Solvay runs across 2 schools, enrolling approximately 870 students, averaging 435 per campus.

7-year change in Solvay

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
870
-153 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
69%
was 75%
% Hispanic
12%
was 9%
% Black
9%
was 7%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
SOLVAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryKG-04436
SOLVAY HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-12434

About Solvay

Across Solvay, New York, 2 public schools enrolls about 870 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 435, lower than the state mean of about 519.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 15%: 1,023 students in SY 2017-18 versus 870 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 75% to 69%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Solvay discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Solvay?
Solvay, New York has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 870 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Solvay?
Solvay has 1 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Solvay?
SOLVAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the largest public school in Solvay by enrollment, with approximately 436 students.
What school districts serve Solvay?
Solvay public schools are operated by SOLVAY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
What grade levels do public schools in Solvay cover?
Public schools in Solvay serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.