📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 15 Rated Districts in Oneida County, NY
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Westmoreland Central School District | Westmoreland | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #2 | Sauquoit Valley Central School District | Sauquoit | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #3 | New Hartford Central School District | New Hartford | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #4 | Whitesboro Central School District | Whitesboro | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #5 | Clinton Central School District | Clinton | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #6 | New York Mills Union Free School District | New York Mills | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #7 | Remsen Central School District | Remsen | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #8 | Sherrill City School District | Verona | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #9 | Waterville Central School District | Waterville | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #10 | Oriskany Central School District | Oriskany | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #11 | Adirondack Central School District | Boonville | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #12 | Holland Patent Central School District | Holland Patent | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #13 | Utica City School District | Utica | 2/10 Poor | 16th |
| #14 | Camden Central School District | Camden | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #15 | Rome City School District | Rome | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in Oneida County, New York (2026)
This page lists the 15 public school districts headquartered in Oneida County, New York that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using NY State tests 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in New York, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Oneida County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Oneida County, New York? ▼
Among the 15 rated districts in Oneida County, New York, the highest-rated is Westmoreland Central School District (Westmoreland), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 88th percentile of New York districts on NY State tests 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.