CANANDAIGUA PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CANANDAIGUA PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CANANDAIGUA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in CANANDAIGUA, NY with about 1,544 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 124 teachers, CANANDAIGUA PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CANANDAIGUA PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on West Gibson Street, serves as a foundational hub for the Canandaigua City School District in New York. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers, typically focusing on grades kindergarten through five. By emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional development, the school strives to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for the challenges of middle and high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the broader Canandaigua community, often prioritizing parent-teacher collaboration and inclusive programming. Its educational approach focuses on developing the "whole child," utilizing a variety of resources and modern teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs. With a commitment to the district’s mission of cultivating lifelong learners, the Primary-Elementary school serves as a central pillar in the local community, ensuring that young students receive the guidance and encouragement necessary to thrive as they begin their educational journey.

For more information, contact CANANDAIGUA PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (585) 396-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.