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Best Schools in Dansville, New York

3 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.7/10
Estimated Scores: 33%
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Dansville High School

5.5/10

High · Dansville Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Ellis B Hyde Elementary School

5.2/10

Elementary · Dansville Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

5.7

out of 10

Median Home

$119,300

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Dansville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Dansville High School 5.5 / 10
2 Ellis B Hyde Elementary School 5.2 / 10

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Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.7/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$64,807

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$119,300

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
21%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
27 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
82%

Of occupied housing units

How Dansville compares

New York rank

#351 of 475

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.5

below New York avg (6.2)

Median household income

$65k

69% of New York median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Dansville, New York

Dansville, New York is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.7 out of 10, schools in Dansville show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Dansville is Dansville Primary School with a composite score of 6.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Dansville is served by 1 school district: DANSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 1,389 students.

Dansville's community shows 21% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $64,807. The poverty rate in the area is 10.5%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by Level: All Levels (3) Elementary (2) High (1)
Filter by Type: All Types (3) Public (3)
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Filter by ZIP: 14437 (3)

Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1
Dansville Primary School
381 students · Pre-K–2nd 		6.5
2
Ellis B Hyde Elementary School
339 students · 3rd–6th 		5.2

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
Dansville High School
629 students · 7th–12th 		5.5

Schools in Dansville

Dansville, New York · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$64,807

Median Home Value

$119,300

Median Rent

$877/mo

Population

8,970

College Educated

21%

Homeownership

82%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Community Profile

Dansville has a median household income of $64,807. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $119,300, with a median rent of $877/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.5%. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
New York
Elementary
2
High
1

Resources

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School District

DANSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools · 1,389 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Dansville, New York

How many schools are in Dansville, New York?

Dansville has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Dansville, New York?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Dansville is 5.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Dansville, New York?

The top-ranked school in Dansville on MySchoolScout is Dansville High School with a composite score of 5.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Dansville, New York?

The top-ranked elementary school in Dansville on MySchoolScout is Ellis B Hyde Elementary School with a composite score of 5.2/10.

What is the best high school in Dansville, New York?

The top-ranked high school in Dansville on MySchoolScout is Dansville High School with a composite score of 5.5/10.

How many school districts serve Dansville, New York?

Dansville is served by 1 school district: Dansville Central School District.

What is the education level in Dansville, New York?

According to Census data, 21% of adults in Dansville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Dansville, New York?

The median household income in Dansville is approximately $64,807 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Dansville, New York?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Dansville is 10.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Dansville, New York?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.