Top Rankings
North Syracuse Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,704 students in North Syracuse Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in North Syracuse Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
7,704 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
650 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Syracuse Central School District, which is ranked #660 of all 1,009 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 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#658 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
78%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
6%
30%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
76%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,074 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,338 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$186 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$188 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,074
$31,307
Spending / Student
$24,338
$32,183
Best North Syracuse Central School District Public Schools (2025)
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 | 1,745 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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: 5-7 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Lakeshore Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7180 Lakeshore Rd
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-2600
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-2600
Gr: K-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
North Syracuse Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5353 W Taft Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-3600
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-3600
Gr: 8-9 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5590 Bear Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2400
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2400
Gr: K-4 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Roxboro Road Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Bernard St
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-3300
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-3300
Gr: 5-7 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Allen Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
803 Allen Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2300
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2300
Gr: K-4 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Smith Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5959 Smith Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2800
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2800
Gr: K-4 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Roxboro Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Bernard St
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-2700
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-2700
Gr: K-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
205 S Main St
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2200
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2200
Gr: PK | 219 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Syracuse Central School District?
North Syracuse Central School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,704 students.
What is the rank of North Syracuse Central School District?
North Syracuse Central School District is ranked #660 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Syracuse Central School District?
76% of North Syracuse Central School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Syracuse Central School District?
North Syracuse 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 North Syracuse Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,338 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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