Top Rankings
Onondaga Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 771 students in Onondaga Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Onondaga Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and 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
4,805 Schools
# Students
771 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Onondaga Central School District, which is ranked #447 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 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#440 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.2%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
10%
Showing 1992–2020. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
70%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,091 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,136 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$35,091
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$35,136
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Onondaga Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onondaga Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4479 S Onondaga Rd
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5020
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5020
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4543 S Onondaga Rd
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5050
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5050
Gr: 3-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
208 Rockwell Rd
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5070
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5070
Gr: PK-2 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Onondaga Central School District?
Onondaga Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 771 students.
What is the rank of Onondaga Central School District?
Onondaga Central School District is ranked #447 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Onondaga Central School District?
70% of Onondaga Central School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Onondaga Central School District?
Onondaga Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Onondaga Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,136 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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