For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,445 students in Cicero, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 38 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cicero, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cicero, NY are Cicero-north Syracuse High School, Gillette Road Middle School and Cicero Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cicero, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cicero have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cicero, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cicero-north Syracuse High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6002 Rt 31
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-4002
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-4002
Gr: 10-12 | 1,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Gillette Road Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6150 S Bay Rd
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-3000
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-3000
Gr: 4-7 | 1,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Cicero Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5979 Rt 31
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-2500
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-2500
Gr: K-4 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cicero, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Cicero, NY include Cicero-north Syracuse High School, Gillette Road Middle School and Cicero Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cicero?
3 public schools are located in Cicero.
What percentage of students in Cicero go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cicero are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cicero?
Cicero public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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