Best Schools in Madison County, NY
Madison County, NY has 55 public schools (15 high, 8 middle, 24 elementary) serving 23,729 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in Madison County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Madison County, NY
The top high schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School
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Fayetteville-manlius Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
2. Cazenovia High School
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Cazenovia Central School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 543 Students
3. Chittenango High School
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Chittenango Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 623 Students
4. Cicero-north Syracuse High School
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North Syracuse Central School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1764 Students
5. Mount Markham Senior High School
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Mount Markham Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
6. Hamilton Junior-senior High School
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Hamilton Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 291 Students
7. Vernon-verona-sherrill Senior High School
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Sherrill City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
8. Canastota High School
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Canastota Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 561 Students
9. Fabius-pompey Middle School High School
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Fabius-pompey Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 344 Students
10. Sherburne-earlville Senior High School
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Sherburne-earlville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 336 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madison County, NY
The top middle schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eagle Hill Middle School
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Fayetteville-manlius Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 626 Students
2. Sherburne-earlville Middle School
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Sherburne-earlville Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
3. Chittenango Middle School
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Chittenango Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 562 Students
4. Pine Grove Middle School
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East Syracuse Minoa Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students
5. Vernon-verona-sherrill Middle School
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Sherrill City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 278 Students
6. Cazenovia Middle School
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Cazenovia Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 329 Students
7. Otto L Shortell Middle School
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Oneida City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 391 Students
8. Mount Markham Middle School
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Mount Markham Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 304 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madison County, NY
The top elementary schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Enders Road Elementary School
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Fayetteville-manlius Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 536 Students
2. E A Mcallister Elementary School
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Sherrill City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 Students
3. Lakeshore Road Elementary School
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North Syracuse Central School District • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 455 Students
4. Woodland Elementary School
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East Syracuse Minoa Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 291 Students
5. Fabius-pompey Elementary School
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Fabius-pompey Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
6. Burton Street Elementary School
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Cazenovia Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 437 Students
7. Roberts Street Middle School
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Canastota Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 294 Students
8. Hamilton Elementary School
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Hamilton Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
9. Bolivar Road Elementary School
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Chittenango Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 490 Students
10. South Side Elementary School
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Canastota Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 180 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Madison County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Madison County, NY has a total population of 68,016 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Madison 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 Madison County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madison County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madison County, 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 Madison County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Madison County, NY
How many schools are in Madison County, NY?
Madison County, NY has 55 public schools: 15 high schools, 8 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 23,729 students in total.
How do schools in Madison County perform on state tests?
On average, 55 schools in Madison County score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in Madison County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Madison County?
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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Cities, towns and school districts in Madison County
12 places in Madison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Canastota (4)
- Oneida (4)
- Cazenovia (3)
- Chittenango (3)
- Deruyter (2)
- Hamilton (2)
- Morrisville (2)
- Bridgeport (1)
- Brookfield (1)
- Madison (1)
- Munnsville (1)
- Wampsville (1)
School districts (4)
- Oneida City School District (6 schools)
- Canastota Central School District (4 schools)
- Chittenango Central School District (4 schools)
- Cazenovia Central School District (3 schools)