Canandaigua Academy vs Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canandaigua Academy
Canandaigua · Public high · Grades 9–12
998 students
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School
Canandaigua · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,433 students
| Measure | Canandaigua Academy Canandaigua, New York | Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School Canandaigua, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 1,079 | #1208 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #248 of 16,910 | #21790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 998 | 1,433 |
| Enrollment | 998 | 1,433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 45% |
| city | Canandaigua | Canandaigua |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canandaigua Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 54.8).
- •Canandaigua Academy does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 45%).
- •Canandaigua Academy does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 38%).
- •Canandaigua Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 38.5%).
- •Canandaigua Academy does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.8).
- •Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School is the larger school with 1,433 students compared with 998.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canandaigua Academy better than Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Canandaigua Academy ranks higher (89.8 vs 54.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Canandaigua Academy and Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Canandaigua and Canandaigua in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canandaigua Academy: 998. Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School: 1,433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canandaigua Academy and Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School rank in New York?
Canandaigua Academy is 172nd of 1,079 and Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School is 1208th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).