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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cayuga County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 8,691 students in Cayuga County, NY (there are 10 private schools, serving 380 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Cayuga County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cayuga County, NY are Union Springs High School, Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and Auburn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cayuga County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cayuga County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cayuga County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Springs High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
239 Cayuga St
Union Springs, NY 13160
(315) 889-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7111
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Auburn High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Lake Ave
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Weedsport Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2821 E Brutus St
Weedsport, NY 13166
(315) 834-6652
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Gr: 7-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Moravia Junior-senior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
68 S Main St
Moravia, NY 13118
(315) 497-2670
Gr: 6-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Andrew J Smith Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26 Homer St
Union Springs, NY 13160
(315) 889-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Southern Cayuga Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7098
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Port Byron Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Maple Ave
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-5728
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Union Springs Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Cayuga St
Union Springs, NY 13160
(315) 889-4112
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Weedsport Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8954 Jackson St
Weedsport, NY 13166
(315) 834-6685
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
William H Seward Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
52 Metcalf Dr
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8600
Gr: K-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Cato-meridian Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Millard Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24 S Main St
Moravia, NY 13118
(315) 497-2670
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1515.
A A Gates Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Maple Ave
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-5728
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
Owasco Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
66 Letchworth St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8720
Gr: K-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1717.
Auburn Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
191 Franklin St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8480
Gr: 7-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1818.
Herman Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2 N Herman Ave
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8680
Gr: K-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1919.
Genesee Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
244 Genesee St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8640
Gr: K-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Casey Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Pulaski St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8760
Gr: K-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Cayuga-onondaga Boces
Special Education School
1879 W Genesee St Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-0361
Gr: K-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Harriet Tubman Residential Center
Alternative School
6706 Pine Ridge Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 704-6272
Gr: 8-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cayuga County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Cayuga County, NY include Union Springs High School, Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and Auburn High School.
How many public schools are located in Cayuga County?
22 public schools are located in Cayuga County.
What percentage of students in Cayuga County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Cayuga County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cayuga County?
Cayuga County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cayuga County are often viewed compared to one another?

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