| 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 |
| Auburn City School District | Auburn | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 3,897 | 7 | K–12 | 2 |
How Cayuga County compares
Together they enroll 8,670 students across 20 schools. The largest is Auburn City School District with 3,897 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, below the New York average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Cayuga County, New York
Cayuga County has 7 public school districts covering 15 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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