Public schools in Massena, NY
5 open public schools with an address in Massena, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,469
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Massena public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Massena, NY: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,469 students, an average of 494 per school. The largest campus is Massena Senior High School (743 students), and the largest elementary school is Nightengale Elementary School (454).
Every listed school belongs to Massena Central School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 49% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Massena
Elementary schools in Massena
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School Massena Central School District | PK–06 | 452 | 13.1:1 | |
| Madison Elementary School Massena Central School District | PK–06 | 432 | 13.8:1 | |
| Nightengale Elementary School Massena Central School District | PK–06 | 454 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in Massena
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J William Leary Junior High School Massena Central School District | 07–08 | 388 | 10.7:1 |
High schools in Massena
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massena Senior High School Massena Central School District | 09–12 | 743 | 13.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.9%
- Hispanic1.5%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native12.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Massena schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,469 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Massena
How many public schools are in Massena, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Massena: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,469 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Massena?
All listed public schools with an address in Massena belong to Massena Central School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Massena?
Massena Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Massena, with 743 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Massena?
No school with an address in Massena is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New York.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Massena schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Massena public schools is 13.5:1, higher than the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Massena guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities