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6 schools in PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

New York · 4,651 students · 2 cities

PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT runs 6 public K-12 schools inside New York, with combined enrollment around 4,651 (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,651
+198 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn New YorkIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
74.7%#60 of 437N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
4,651#110 of 576#2,069 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
6#166 of 576N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.9:1#288 of 565#1,004 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
22.8%#478 of 573#7,241 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
34.5%#286 of 425#4,455 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

State test results across the district's 6 scored schools run from PENFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at 85.3% proficient to INDIAN LANDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at 64.3%, a gap of 21.0 points. That is the 204th widest gap among 258 New York districts with four or more scored schools.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is a compact public-school district in New York. The district operates 6 schools and serves approximately 4,651 students.

In terms of grade levels, PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT covers 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is about 775, above the New York average of roughly 519.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 4%: 4,453 students in SY 2020-21 versus 4,651 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 6 public K-12 schools in New York, serving approximately 4,651 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
PENFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT by enrollment, with approximately 1,442 students.
What grade levels does PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 6 schools.
What cities does PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates schools in Penfield, Rochester across New York.