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Best Schools in Aurora, NY
Aurora, NY has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,426 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Aurora exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Aurora, NY
The top high schools in Aurora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Springs Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
2. Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Cayuga Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 295 Students
Best Middle Schools in Aurora, NY
The top middle schools in Aurora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Springs Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Aurora, NY
The top elementary schools in Aurora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Cayuga Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Cayuga Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 361 Students
2. Andrew J Smith Elementary School
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Union Springs Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
3. Peachtown Elementary School
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Peachtown Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 26 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Aurora, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Aurora, NY has a total population of 1,455 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Aurora, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Aurora, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Aurora, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Aurora, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Aurora, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Aurora, NY
How many schools are in Aurora, NY?
Aurora, NY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,426 students in total.
How do schools in Aurora perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Aurora score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Aurora exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Aurora?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Aurora
2 of 2 schools in Aurora carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Aurora. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.