For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,121 students in Oneida, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 150 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Oneida, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Oneida, NY are Oneida Senior High School, Seneca Street School and W F Prior Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oneida, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Oneida have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oneida, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oneida Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
560 Seneca St
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-6901
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-6901
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Seneca Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
436 Seneca St
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-3930
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-3930
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
W F Prior Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 East Ave
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-2190
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-2190
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #44.
North Broad Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 N Broad St
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-3650
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-3650
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Oneida, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10 Castle St
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-5910
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-5910
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oneida, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Oneida, NY include Oneida Senior High School, Seneca Street School and W F Prior Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oneida?
4 public schools are located in Oneida.
What percentage of students in Oneida go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Oneida are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oneida?
Oneida public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oneida are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oneida include: Seneca Street School vs. North Broad Street School
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