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Best Onondaga County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public high schools serving 23,378 students in Onondaga County, NY.
The top-ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Onondaga County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Onondaga County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Onondaga County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8201 E Seneca Tpke
Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 692-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Skaneateles Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
49 E Elizabeth St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Jamesville-dewitt High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6845 Edinger Dr
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8340
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
258 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Charles W Baker High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
29 E Oneida St
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6008
Gr: 10-12 | 1,240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6400 Fremont Rd
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 434-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Westhill High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4501 Onondaga Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Marcellus High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Mustang Hill
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Liverpool High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4338 Wetzel Rd
Liverpool, NY 13090
(315) 453-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Nottingham High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3100 E Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 1,350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Tully Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20 State St
Tully, NY 13159
(315) 696-6235
Gr: 6-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Fabius-pompey Middle School High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1211 Mill St
Fabius, NY 13063
(315) 683-5811
Gr: 6-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
West Genesee Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5201 W Genesee St
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4592
Gr: 9-12 | 1,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Jordan-elbridge High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5721 Hamilton Rd
Jordan, NY 13080
(315) 689-8510
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Onondaga Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4479 S Onondaga Rd
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5020
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Solvay High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Gertrude Ave
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 468-2551
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1818.
Theodore R Durgee Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
29 E Oneida St
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6086
Gr: 8-9 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Henninger High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Robinson St
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 1,483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
La Fayette Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3122 Route 11n
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Corcoran High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
919 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4321
Gr: 9-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2323.
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
227 Magnolia St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4408
Gr: 9-12 | 1,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 428-8997
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Valley Dr
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 671-0270
Gr: K-9 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Onondaga-cortland-madison Boces
Special Education School
6820 Thompson Rd
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 433-2602
Gr: K-12 | 1,113 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Ontech Charter High School
Charter School
810 Willis Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 396-0558
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Onondaga County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Onondaga County, NY include Fayetteville-manlius Senior High School, Skaneateles Senior High School and Jamesville-dewitt High School.
How many public high schools are located in Onondaga County?
27 public high schools are located in Onondaga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Onondaga County?
Onondaga County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Onondaga County are often viewed compared to one another?

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