Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District

6845 Edinger Dr
DeWitt, NY 13214-0606
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,431 students in Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
2,431 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District, which is ranked #128 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 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#120 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
74%
52%
65%
49%
90%
78%
98%
87%
(2022-23)
20.1%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
31%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
70%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,695 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,216 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,695
$31,405
Spending / Student
$24,216
$32,283

Best Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamesville-dewitt High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6845 Edinger Dr
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8340
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Jamesville-dewitt Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6280 Randall Rd
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8360
Gr: 5-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Tecumseh Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Nottingham Rd
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8320
Gr: PK-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Moses Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8370
Gr: PK-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Jamesville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6409 E Seneca Tpke
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8460
Gr: PK-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District?
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,431 students.
What is the rank of Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District?
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is ranked #128 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District?
70% of Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District?
Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,216 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,431 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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