Medina Central School District

What Medina Central School District does

Medina Central School District is a public K-12 school district located in Medina, New York, serving approximately 1,350-1,400 students across a 100-square mile area that encompasses the Village of Medina and the Towns of Ridgeway and Shelby in Orleans County, Western New York. Founded in 1840, the district operates three schools — Oak Orchard Primary School (grades PK-2, ~400 students), Clifford H. Wise Intermediate School (grades 3-6, ~350 students), and Medina Junior-Senior High School (grades 7-12, ~600 students) — delivering free public education to district residents under the governance of an elected Board of Education led by Superintendent Dr. Mark B. Kruzynski.

Name

Medina Central School District

Legal name

Medina Central School District

Website

https://medinacsd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1840

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Medina Central School District is a public K-12 school district in Medina, New York, serving approximately 1,350 students across three schools spanning a 100-square mile area. Funded primarily by property taxes and New York State aid, it provides free education to district residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Student transportation
• Elementary education
• Secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Medina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levy: Public school district funded primarily through local property tax levy, with tax rates per $1,000 of assessed value ranging from $13.07 to $21.95 depending on school year and property assessments.
2. State Aid: New York State education funding and aid programs that supplement local tax revenues.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Medina Central School District is a public K-12 school district operating three schools—Oak Orchard Primary School (PK-2), Clifford H. Wise Intermediate School (3-6), and Medina Junior-Senior High School (7-12)—serving approximately 1,350 students across a 100-square mile area in Western New York. The district provides free public education to resident families, including core academics, Advanced Placement courses, AVID college readiness, special education programs, arts (including award-winning Mustang Marching Band), athletics, health services, transportation for ~1,400 students, and cafeteria services.

Product overview

Medina Central School District operates as a unified educational institution consisting of three schools (Oak Orchard Primary School PK-2, Clifford H. Wise Intermediate School grades 3-6, and Medina Junior-Senior High School grades 7-12) serving approximately 1,350 students. The district provides a comprehensive K-12 educational program with core academics, Advanced Placement courses, AVID college readiness program, and special education services. Supporting services include health offices staffed by registered nurses, transportation for 1,400 students, and cafeteria services. The district utilizes several technology platforms including eSchool Data for student/parent portals, ParentSquare for communications, Arbiter for athletics management, and G-Suite for educational purposes. Arts programs include the award-winning Mustang Marching Band and visual arts education. Recognition programs include National Honor Society, Student of the Month, Distinguished Alumni, and Mustang Athletic Hall of Fame.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oak Orchard Primary School Public primary school serving students in Pre-K through 2nd grade, with approximately 400 students enrolled. Provides foundational academic and social-emotional education to young learners in the Medina CSD district.
• Clifford H. Wise Intermediate School Public intermediate school serving students in grades 3 through 6, with over 350 students enrolled. Focuses on academic progression, critical thinking, and exploration of interests.
• Medina Junior-Senior High School Public secondary school serving students in grades 7 through 12, with approximately 600 students enrolled. Offers college preparation including Advanced Placement courses, AVID program, athletics, arts, and career exploration.
• Special Education Programs Department of Special Programs providing IEP services, special education district plan (2023-2026), comprehensive counseling, and RTI management for students with special needs across all three schools.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation provided to approximately 1,400 students daily across the 100-square mile district area, including transportation for extracurricular activities. Operated from the Transportation Department bus garage at 1018 Gwinn Street, Medina NY 14103.
• Cafeteria Services Food service programs with daily menus, free/reduced lunch applications, and online meal payment through MySchoolBucks across all three school buildings.
• School Health Services Health office services staffed by registered nurses at all three schools, providing medical care, health screenings, immunization tracking, concussion management, and emergency care plans. Medical director services provided by WorkFit Medical.
• Athletic Programs Interscholastic sports programs through Section VI including basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, and more—approximately 19 active teams across varsity and junior varsity levels. Registration managed via Family ID.
• AVID College Readiness Program Advancement Via Individual Determination program preparing secondary students for college attendance through structured academic support and college-readiness curriculum.
• Advanced Placement Courses College-level AP courses offered at Medina Junior-Senior High School including AP Biology, Chemistry, World History, American History, Government and Economics, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, and Calculus.
• Medina Mustang Marching Band Award-winning marching band program, multiple-time New York State Field Band Champions, recognized as a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. Competes in NYSFBC and is supported by the Mustang Band Boosters.
• Summer School Programs Summer school programming for students who failed Regents exams, with counseling and support services offered during summer months.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students recognized with Seal of Civic Readiness demonstrating college and career readiness
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationParentSquare is the district's primary communication platform enabling regular updates to families about school closings, events, newsletters, and parent academy information. The district encourages all families to subscribe to this service.
• Medina Area Partnership (MAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership supporting the Student of the Month program recognizing outstanding students who demonstrate the district's values. Joint effort between Medina Teachers Association, MCSD, and MAP.
• Medina Teachers Association (MTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in the Student of the Month recognition program honoring students who go above and beyond to help teachers and fellow students succeed.
• Medina Garden CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of Student of the Month program for May 2026, providing lettuce bowls and sunflower bushes as awards.
• Mariachi de OrominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of Student of the Month program for April 2026, providing gift bags with gift certificates and treats.
• Eastman Savings & LoanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal financial institution sponsor of Student of the Month program for March 2026, providing backpacks with gift certificates to local businesses.
• Alexandra Peracciny PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal photographer sponsor of Student of the Month program for February 2026, providing gift certificates to Hans Bakery.
• Mustang Band BoosterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-organized booster organization supporting the Medina Mustang Marching Band, winter guard, and spring band programs through fundraising and volunteer support.
• Local Healthcare ProvidersminorOthersPartnership with local medical practices including Medina Family Medicine, Oak Orchard Health, and area pediatricians for student health services, physicals, and emergency care planning.
• WorkFit MedicalminorOthersMedical director services for the district's health offices, located at 1160 Chili Ave Suite 200, Rochester NY 14624, Phone: 585-426-4990.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Foundation: Nation's largest network of public charter K-12 schools; competes for the same PK-12 student population through an alternative public-school delivery model.
• National Heritage Academies: National charter management organization operating K-8 (and some K-12) public charter schools; an alternative public-education provider competing for similar student demographics.

Direct peers

• Barker Central School District: Small rural Western NY K-12 district in adjacent Niagara County with similar enrollment scale, tax-cap exposure, and program offering.
• Akron Central School District: Rural-suburban Western NY K-12 public school district with comparable enrollment and a similar mix of AP, arts, and athletics programming.
• Lyndonville Central School District: Small rural Orleans County, NY school district serving PK-12 with a similar tax-levy/state-aid funding mix and limited enrollment base.
• Kendall Central School District: Orleans County, NY K-12 public school district with comparable enrollment and rural farming-community profile to Medina CSD.
• Albion Central School District: Neighboring Orleans County, NY public school district serving a similar small rural student body across PK-12. Closest geographic and demographic peer for Medina CSD.
• Holley Central School District: Another small Orleans County, NY K-12 district with comparable enrollment size and rural Western NY demographics — directly comparable in scale and funding structure.

Regional players

• Success Academy Charter Schools: Large New York City-based K-12 charter network; operates within the same state regulatory framework and competes for public-school enrollment, though geographically concentrated in NYC rather than Western NY.

Others

• EdisonLearning: Education services and school management partner that operates and supports public K-12 schools through partnerships with districts; relevant as a potential outsourcing partner or alternative operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/medinacsd

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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