Cazenovia Central School District

31 Emory Ave
Cazenovia, NY 13035-1098
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,358 students in Cazenovia Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Cazenovia Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,358 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cazenovia Central School District, which is ranked #229 of all 1,007 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#216 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

65%
52%

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59%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

90%
78%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
21.9%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
3%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
15%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
94%
39%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,261 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,857 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$35 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$26,261
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$25,857
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Cazenovia Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cazenovia High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
31 Emory Ave
Cazenovia, NY 13035
(315) 655-1314
Gr: 8-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Cazenovia Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31 Emory Ave
Cazenovia, NY 13035
(315) 655-1324
Gr: 5-7 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Burton Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Burton St
Cazenovia, NY 13035
(315) 655-1325
Gr: PK-4 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cazenovia Central School District?
Cazenovia Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,358 students.
What is the rank of Cazenovia Central School District?
Cazenovia Central School District is ranked #229 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cazenovia Central School District?
94% of Cazenovia Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cazenovia Central School District?
Cazenovia 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 Cazenovia Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,857 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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