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Best Schools in Richfield Springs, New York

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Other

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.0/10
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Richfield Springs Elementary School

6.3/10

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

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Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School

5.7/10

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

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Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

6.0

out of 10

Median Home

$184,300

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Richfield Springs

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

# School Rating
1 Richfield Springs Elementary School 6.3 / 10
2 Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School 5.7 / 10

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Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.0/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$63,681

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$184,300

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
30%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
34 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
79%

Of occupied housing units

How Richfield Springs compares

Median household income

$64k

68% of New York median

About Schools in Richfield Springs, New York

Richfield Springs, New York is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.

With an average rating of 6.0 out of 10, schools in Richfield Springs 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 Richfield Springs is Richfield Springs Elementary School with a composite score of 6.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Richfield Springs is served by 1 school district: RICHFIELD SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 451 students.

Richfield Springs's community shows 30% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $63,681. The poverty rate in the area is 13.5%.

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 (2) Elementary (1)
Filter by Type: All Types (2) Public (2)
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Filter by ZIP: 13439 (2)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
Richfield Springs Elementary School
244 students · Pre-K–6th 		6.3

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
Richfield Springs Junior/senior High School
191 students · Pre-K–12th 		5.7

Schools in Richfield Springs

Richfield Springs, New York · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$63,681

Median Home Value

$184,300

Median Rent

$827/mo

Population

3,667

College Educated

30%

Homeownership

79%

Avg Commute

34 min

Poverty Rate

13.5%

Community Profile

Richfield Springs has a median household income of $63,681. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $184,300, with a median rent of $827/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.5%. The average commute for residents is 34 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
New York
Elementary
1
Other
1

Resources

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School District

RICHFIELD SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools · 451 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Richfield Springs, New York

How many schools are in Richfield Springs, New York?

Richfield Springs has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Richfield Springs, New York?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Richfield Springs is 6.0 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 Richfield Springs, New York?

The top-ranked school in Richfield Springs on MySchoolScout is Richfield Springs Elementary School with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Richfield Springs, New York?

The top-ranked elementary school in Richfield Springs on MySchoolScout is Richfield Springs Elementary School with a composite score of 6.3/10.

How many school districts serve Richfield Springs, New York?

Richfield Springs is served by 1 school district: Richfield Springs Central School District.

What is the education level in Richfield Springs, New York?

According to Census data, 30% of adults in Richfield Springs have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Richfield Springs, New York?

The median household income in Richfield Springs is approximately $63,681 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Richfield Springs is 9.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Richfield Springs, 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.