For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,265 students in Dryden, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Dryden, NY are Dryden High School, Freeville Elementary School and Cassavant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dryden, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Dryden have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dryden, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dryden High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
118 Freeville Rd
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Freeville Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43 Main St
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Gr: K-3 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Cassavant Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
32 School St
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Gr: K-3 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Dryden Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36 Union St
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Dryden Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
118 Freeville Rd
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dryden, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Dryden, NY include Dryden High School, Freeville Elementary School and Cassavant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dryden?
5 public schools are located in Dryden.
What is the racial composition of students in Dryden?
Dryden public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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