| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Cayuga Central School District | Aurora | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 680 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Weedsport Central School District | Weedsport | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 719 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Union Springs Central School District | Cayuga | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 768 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Cato-Meridian Central School District | Cato | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 884 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Moravia Central School District | Locke | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 921 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Port Byron Central School District | Montezuma | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 801 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Red Creek Central School District | Sterling | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 818 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Auburn City School District | Auburn | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 3,897 | 7 | K–12 | 2 |
| Hannibal Central School District | Martville | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1,228 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Cayuga County compares
Together they enroll 10,716 students across 26 schools. The largest is Auburn City School District with 3,897 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Cayuga County, New York
Cayuga County has 9 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cayuga County is Southern Cayuga Central School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cayuga County, NY?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Cayuga County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cayuga County, NY?
Of the districts serving Cayuga County, Southern Cayuga Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 75th percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.