Best Public Schools in Sidney, NY

Summary:

The city of Sidney, New York is home to three schools serving grades K-12: Sidney Elementary School, Sidney High School, and Sidney Middle School, all part of the Sidney Central School District. While Sidney High School stands out as a strong performer, the elementary and middle schools in the district face challenges in academic achievement.

Sidney High School is the clear standout, ranking in the top 25% of New York high schools with a 4-star rating. The school boasts high proficiency rates on Regents exams across multiple subjects, a relatively strong 84.3% 4-year graduation rate, and a low 4.5% dropout rate. In contrast, Sidney Elementary School and Sidney Middle School both have 1-2 star ratings and rank in the bottom half of their respective school types statewide, struggling to meet state proficiency averages on the NY State Assessments.

Funding disparities may play a role, as Sidney High School receives significantly more spending per student ($29,145) compared to the elementary ($24,924) and middle ($19,348) schools. Additionally, all three schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high free/reduced lunch rates. While Sidney High School has found success, the district must address the underlying issues impacting the lower-performing elementary and middle schools to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Physics (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sidney Elementary School	Public	K-6	15 Pearl St E	Sidney	13838	Delaware County	Sidney Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 561-7701	477	40	11.8	56.4%	427 (89.5%)	4 (0.8%)	20 (4.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	23	1991^st of 2445 public elementary schools	18.6%		24.5	1919^th of 2445 public elementary schools	21.5%	72													42.0	48.4	39.7	41.6			28.4	43.9	28.6	23.2			30.4		99.0	99.7	99.2	99.2	99.8	99.5	100.0	99.3	$29,656	$1,810	$27,846
Sidney High School	Public	9-12	95 W Main St	Sidney	13838	Delaware County	Sidney Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 561-7703	342	25	13.8	49.1%	287 (83.9%)	3 (0.9%)	28 (8.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.8%)	71.6	300^th of 1234 public high schools	75.7%		69.9	338^th of 1242 public high schools	72.8%	38	83.3	100.0	85.5	57.1	38.5	87.2	69.6	94.7	77.8	73.9	79.0	75.7															99.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	99.0	100.0	$27,945	$1,810	$26,135
Sidney Middle School	Public	7-8	13 Pearl St E	Sidney	13838	Delaware County	Sidney Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(607) 561-7703	169	15	11.2	50.3%	140 (82.8%)	3 (1.8%)	11 (6.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.3%)	32.8	1050^th of 1500 public middle schools	30.0%		42.3	866^th of 1504 public middle schools	42.4%	184										100.0							41.0	24.3					42.0	37.9		48.6									$27,697	$1,795	$25,902

Cities Near Sidney

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Unadilla	4.4 mi	1	575^th
Bainbridge	4.69 mi	2	420^th
Guilford	8.66 mi	1
Afton	8.75 mi	2	676^th
Otego	9.56 mi	2	181^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.