For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 637 students in Aurora, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Aurora, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Aurora, NY are Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and Southern Cayuga Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Aurora, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7111
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7111
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Southern Cayuga Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7098
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7098
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Aurora, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Aurora, NY include Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School and Southern Cayuga Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Aurora?
2 public schools are located in Aurora.
What percentage of students in Aurora go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Aurora are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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