Best Schools in Cayuga County, NY
Cayuga County, NY has a total of 54 schools including 18 high schools, 11 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 18,673 students attend Cayuga County, NY schools. On average, schools in Cayuga County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cayuga County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Cayuga County, NY
Cayuga County, NY has 18 high schools with 6,940 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cayuga County score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 74% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cayuga County exceed expectations.
1. Skaneateles Senior High School
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Skaneateles Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 428 Students
2. Homer Senior High School
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Homer Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
3. Jordan-elbridge High School
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Jordan-elbridge Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
4. Oswego High School
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Oswego City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
5. Auburn High School
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Auburn City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1183 Students
6. Red Creek High School
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Red Creek Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
7. Union Springs High School
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Union Springs Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
8. Hannibal High School
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Hannibal Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
9. Weedsport Junior-senior High School
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Weedsport Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 373 Students
10. Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
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Southern Cayuga Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 295 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cayuga County, NY
Cayuga County, NY has 11 middle schools with 3,960 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cayuga County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cayuga County meet expectations.
1. Skaneateles Middle School
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Skaneateles Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 290 Students
2. Union Springs Middle School
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Union Springs Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students
3. Jordan-elbridge Middle School
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Jordan-elbridge Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 410 Students
4. Lansing Middle School
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Lansing Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 366 Students
5. Red Creek Middle School
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Red Creek Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students
6. Homer Junior High School
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Homer Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students
7. Oswego Middle School
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Oswego City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 566 Students
8. Dryden Middle School
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Dryden Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
9. Kenney Middle School
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Hannibal Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students
10. Auburn Junior High School
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Auburn City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 598 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cayuga County, NY
Cayuga County, NY has 24 elementary schools with 7,452 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cayuga County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cayuga County meet expectations.
1. Southern Cayuga Elementary School
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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. Groton Elementary School
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Groton Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students
4. Homer Intermediate School
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Homer Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 379 Students
5. Weedsport Elementary School
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Weedsport Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students
6. Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elementary School
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Seneca Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 262 Students
7. Cato-meridian Elementary School
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Cato-meridian Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 489 Students
8. William H Seward Elementary School
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Auburn City School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 485 Students
9. Millard Fillmore Elementary School
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Moravia Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
10. Owasco Elementary School
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Auburn City School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 370 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cayuga County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cayuga County, NY has a total population of 76,248 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cayuga County, 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 Cayuga County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cayuga County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cayuga County, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cayuga County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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