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Genesee County

New York · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Genesee County clocks in around 7,800 students across 21 schools (10 elementary, 1 middle, and 8 high).

7-year change in Genesee County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,800
-563 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
21
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 87%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
21
10 districts
Enrollment
7,800
NCES CCD
Median income
$73,314
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.1%
Below New York avg
Elementary
10
3,531 students
Middle
1
605 students
High
8
3,326 students
Combined / other
2
338 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
BATAVIA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
2,147 students · 10 districts in Genesee County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Genesee County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
89%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
84%
Hispanic
7%
Black
4%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.4% under 18

Test scores in Genesee County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 17 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.

See all 17 schools in Genesee County ranked by score →

All schools (21)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOLBataviaHigh09-12646·
BATAVIA MIDDLE SCHOOLBataviaMiddle05-08605·
WOLCOTT STREET SCHOOLLe RoyElementaryPK-06579·
LE ROY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLLe RoyHigh07-12520·
JOHN KENNEDY SCHOOLBataviaElementary02-04499·
BYRON-BERGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBergenElementaryPK-05448·
BYRON-BERGEN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLBergenHigh06-12444·
PEMBROKE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLCorfuHigh07-12437·
ALEXANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL-HIGH SCHOOLAlexanderHigh06-12403·
JACKSON SCHOOLBataviaElementaryPK-02397·
OAKFIELD-ALABAMA MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOLOakfieldHigh06-12360·
PAVILION JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLPavilionHigh06-12331·
ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAlexanderElementaryPK-06326·
OAKFIELD-ALABAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOakfieldElementaryPK-05324·
D B BUNCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPavilionElementaryPK-05295·
GENESEE VALLEY BOCESLe RoyCombined02-12287·
PEMBROKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLCorfuElementary03-06244·
ELBA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElbaElementaryPK-06225·
PEMBROKE PRIMARY SCHOOLEast PembrokeElementaryKG-02194·
ELBA JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLElbaHigh07-12185·
NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLINDBataviaCombinedKG-1251·

Cities in Genesee County

Batavia5 schoolsLe Roy3 schoolsAlexander2 schoolsBergen2 schoolsCorfu2 schoolsElba2 schoolsOakfield2 schoolsPavilion2 schoolsEast Pembroke1 school

About Genesee County

Genesee County is a compact New York county of about 57,787 residents, home to 21 public schools and roughly 7,800 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $73,314 a year, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 6% noticeably below the New York median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Genesee County is built around 10 elementary schools (3,531 students), 1 middle school (605), 8 high schools (3,326), and 2 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Genesee County is BATAVIA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 2,147 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,800 students, contracted 7% from the 8,363 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 87% to 84%.

On this page, the community for Genesee County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Genesee County?
There are 21 public K-12 schools in Genesee County, New York, with a combined enrollment of about 7,800.
How many high schools are in Genesee County?
Genesee County, New York has 8 public high schools, serving approximately 3,326 students.
How many middle schools are in Genesee County?
Genesee County, New York has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 605 students.
How many elementary schools are in Genesee County?
Genesee County, New York has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,531 students.
What is the largest school district in Genesee County?
BATAVIA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Genesee County, serving approximately 2,147 students. The county contains 10 school districts overall.
How many people live in Genesee County?
Genesee County has roughly 57,787 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Genesee County?
Median household income in Genesee County is $73,314, below the New York average of $77,785. About 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Genesee County?
Approximately 23.8% of adults 25 and older in Genesee County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Genesee County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 45.1% of students in Genesee County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the New York county average of 48.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Genesee County schools?
Across Genesee County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.1 to 1.

Genesee County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data