For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 289 students in Aurora, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Aurora, NY is Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Aurora, NY (2026-27)
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%
Aurora, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2892route 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7621
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7621
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Aurora, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Aurora, NY include Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Aurora?
1 public middle schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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