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 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
4,806 Schools
# Students
1,358 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
218,093 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.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.9%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
3%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
94%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,107 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,478 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,107
$31,405
Spending / Student
$27,478
$32,283
Best Cazenovia Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cazenovia High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
31 Emory Ave
Cazenovia, NY 13035
(315) 655-1314
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Emory Ave
Cazenovia, NY 13035
(315) 655-1324
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37 Burton St
Cazenovia, NY 13035
(315) 655-1325
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 $27,478 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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