Best Schools in Onondaga County, NY
Onondaga County, NY has a total of 164 schools including 39 high schools, 34 middle schools and 89 elementary schools. A total of 80,493 students attend Onondaga County, NY schools. On average, schools in Onondaga County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Onondaga County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Onondaga County, NY
Onondaga County, NY has 39 high schools with 26,692 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 Onondaga County score 81% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Onondaga County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School
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Fayetteville-manlius Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
2. Skaneateles Senior High School
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Skaneateles Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 428 Students
3. Westhill High School
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Westhill Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 550 Students
4. Jamesville-dewitt High School
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Jamesville-dewitt Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
5. East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
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East Syracuse Minoa Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1183 Students
6. Cicero-north Syracuse High School
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North Syracuse Central School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1764 Students
7. Charles W Baker High School
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Baldwinsville Central School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1281 Students
8. West Genesee Senior High School
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West Genesee Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1357 Students
9. Liverpool High School
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Liverpool Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2124 Students
10. Homer Senior High School
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Homer Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
Best Middle Schools in Onondaga County, NY
Onondaga County, NY has 34 middle schools with 18,024 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 Onondaga County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Onondaga County meet expectations.
1. Eagle Hill Middle School
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Fayetteville-manlius Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 626 Students
2. Skaneateles Middle School
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Skaneateles Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 290 Students
3. Wellwood Middle School
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Fayetteville-manlius Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 652 Students
4. Jamesville-dewitt Middle School
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Jamesville-dewitt Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 736 Students
5. Jordan-elbridge Middle School
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Jordan-elbridge Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 410 Students
6. C S Driver Middle School
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Marcellus Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 521 Students
7. Camillus Middle School
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West Genesee Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 668 Students
8. Liverpool Middle School
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Liverpool Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 313 Students
9. Chittenango Middle School
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Chittenango Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 562 Students
10. Onondaga Hill Middle School
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Westhill Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 554 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Onondaga County, NY
Onondaga County, NY has 89 elementary schools with 33,739 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 Onondaga County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Onondaga County exceed expectations.
1. Mott Road Elementary School
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Fayetteville-manlius Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 427 Students
2. Enders Road Elementary School
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Fayetteville-manlius Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 536 Students
3. Tecumseh Elementary School
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Jamesville-dewitt Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 363 Students
4. Fayetteville Elementary School
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Fayetteville-manlius Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 464 Students
5. Bolivar Road Elementary School
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Chittenango Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 490 Students
6. State Street Intermediate School
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Skaneateles Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 248 Students
7. Split Rock Elementary School
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West Genesee Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
8. Jamesville Elementary School
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Jamesville-dewitt Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 315 Students
9. Stonehedge Elementary School
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West Genesee Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 724 Students
10. Cherry Road Elementary School
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Westhill Central School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 365 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Onondaga County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Onondaga County, NY has a total population of 476,516 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Onondaga County, NY
K-12 Students
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Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Onondaga County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Onondaga County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Onondaga County, NY.
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Onondaga County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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