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North Syracuse Central School District (2026) - Cicero, NY

North Syracuse Central School District

5355 W Taft Rd
North Syracuse, NY 13212-2796
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

North Syracuse Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,630 students in North Syracuse Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in North Syracuse Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
7,630 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
638 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Syracuse Central School District, which is ranked #656 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#658 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
50%
52%
39%
49%
82%
78%
90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.73
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
6%
31%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
74%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,307 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,574 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$186 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$188 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,307
$31,371
Spending / Student
$24,574
$32,248

Best North Syracuse Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cicero-north Syracuse High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6002 Rt 31
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-4002
Gr: 10-12 | 1,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Gillette Road Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6150 S Bay Rd
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-3000
Gr: 4-7 | 1,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Cicero Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5979 Rt 31
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-2500
Gr: K-4 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Lakeshore Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Roxboro Rd
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-2600
Gr: 1-3 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
North Syracuse Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5353 W Taft Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-3600
Gr: 8-9 | 1,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5590 Bear Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2400
Gr: K-4 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Roxboro Road Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Bernard St
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-3300
Gr: 5-7 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Allen Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
803 Allen Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2300
Gr: K-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Smith Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5959 Smith Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2800
Gr: K-4 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Roxboro Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Bernard St
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-2700
Gr: K-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
205 S Main St
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2200
Gr: PK | 236 students Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Syracuse Central School District?
North Syracuse Central School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,630 students.
What is the rank of North Syracuse Central School District?
North Syracuse Central School District is ranked #656 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Syracuse Central School District?
74% of North Syracuse Central School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Syracuse Central School District?
North Syracuse Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is North Syracuse Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,574 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,630 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 82% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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