For the 2025 school year, there are 122 public schools serving 66,428 students in Onondaga County, NY (there are , serving 5,326 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Onondaga County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Onondaga County, NY are Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School, Skaneateles Senior High School and Jamesville-dewitt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onondaga County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Onondaga County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Onondaga County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8201 E Seneca Tpke
Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 692-1900
Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 692-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,380 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Skaneateles Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
49 E Elizabeth St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2231
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Jamesville-dewitt High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6845 Edinger Dr
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8340
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8340
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Hill Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4645 Enders Rd
Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 692-1400
Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 692-1400
Gr: 5-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Skaneateles Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
35 East St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2241
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Enders Road Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4725 Enders Rd
Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 692-1500
Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 692-1500
Gr: K-4 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
258 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4300
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Charles W Baker High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 E Oneida St
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6008
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6008
Gr: 10-12 | 1,269 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Mott Road Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7173 Mott Rd
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 692-1700
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 692-1700
Gr: K-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Wellwood Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 S Manlius St
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 692-1300
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 692-1300
Gr: 5-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6400 Fremont Rd
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 434-3300
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 434-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,156 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Cicero-north Syracuse High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6002 Rt 31
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-4002
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-4002
Gr: 10-12 | 1,745 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Westhill High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4501 Onondaga Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3100
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Marcellus High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Mustang Hill
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6300
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Fayetteville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
704 S Manlius St
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 692-1600
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 692-1600
Gr: K-4 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Jamesville-dewitt Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6280 Randall Rd
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8360
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8360
Gr: 5-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Tecumseh Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Nottingham Rd
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8320
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8320
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1818.
Liverpool High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4338 Wetzel Rd
Liverpool, NY 13090
(315) 453-1500
Liverpool, NY 13090
(315) 453-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1919.
K C Heffernan Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Learners Lndg
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6100
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6100
Gr: PK-3 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2020.
Camillus Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5525 Ike Dixon Rd
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 672-3159
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 672-3159
Gr: 7-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2121.
Nottingham High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3100 E Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4380
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 1,297 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2222.
Tully Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 State St
Tully, NY 13159
(315) 696-6235
Tully, NY 13159
(315) 696-6235
Gr: 7-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2323.
Split Rock Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4151 Split Rock Rd
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4656
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4656
Gr: K-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2424.
Moses Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8370
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8370
Gr: PK-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2525.
Fabius-pompey Middle School High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1211 Mill St
Fabius, NY 13063
(315) 683-5811
Fabius, NY 13063
(315) 683-5811
Gr: 6-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2626.
West Genesee Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5201 W Genesee St
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4592
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4592
Gr: 9-12 | 1,387 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2727.
Jamesville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6409 E Seneca Tpke
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8460
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8460
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2828.
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7864 Hicks Rd
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6127
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6127
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2929.
Jordan-elbridge High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5721 Hamilton Rd
Jordan, NY 13080
(315) 689-8510
Jordan, NY 13080
(315) 689-8510
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3030.
State Street Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 State St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2261
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2261
Gr: 3-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3131.
Soule Road Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8340 Soule Rd
Liverpool, NY 13090
(315) 453-1283
Liverpool, NY 13090
(315) 453-1283
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3232.
C S Driver Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Reed Pkwy
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6200
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6200
Gr: 4-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3333.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Richmond Rd W
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 434-3480
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 434-3480
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Onondaga Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4479 S Onondaga Rd
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5020
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5020
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
West Genesee Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Sanderson Dr
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4615
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4615
Gr: 5-6 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Onondaga County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1607 South Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4480
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
312 Oswego St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Gr: K-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Central Ny Charter School For Math & (Closed 2006)
Charter School
601 East Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 472-5914
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 472-5914
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Minority enrollment: 91%
309 W Brighton Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
900 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Gr: 5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
416 E Raynor Ave
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Gr: PK-7 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Elmcrest Childrens Ctrgirls Campus (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
960 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 446-6250
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 446-6250
227 Magnolia St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4376
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4376
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
741 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Gr: K-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
95 Hazard St
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 468-1421
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 468-1421
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Hillbrook Detention Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4949 Velasko
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 435-1421
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 435-1421
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4404
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4404
Gr: 1-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Hutchings Child & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
645 Madison Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 473-4093
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 473-4093
Gr: 3-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 27%
1607 South Geddes Street
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4480
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Fellows Ave And Harvard Place
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4444
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4444
Gr: 8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
7053 Buckley Rd
Liverpool, NY 13088
(315) 453-0272
Liverpool, NY 13088
(315) 453-0272
Gr: K-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Ocdmh Day Treatment Prog For Chldrn (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
520 Cedar St
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-7706
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-7706
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students Minority enrollment: 29%
101 East Ave
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4877
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4877
Gr: K-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
312 Oswego St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Onondaga County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Onondaga County, NY include Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School, Skaneateles Senior High School and Jamesville-dewitt High School.
How many public schools are located in Onondaga County?
122 public schools are located in Onondaga County.
What percentage of students in Onondaga County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Onondaga County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Onondaga County?
Onondaga County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Onondaga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Onondaga County include: Donald S Ray School vs. Grant Middle School, Split Rock Elementary School vs. Stonehedge Elementary School, Grant Middle School vs. Donald S Ray School
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