| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Central School District | Hamilton | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 563 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Cazenovia Central School District | Cazenovia | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1,314 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Chittenango Central School District | Bridgeport | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 1,926 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Waterville Central School District | North Brookfield | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 742 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Canastota Central School District | Canastota | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 1,253 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| DeRuyter Central School District | De Ruyter | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 337 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Stockbridge Valley Central School District | Munnsville | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 410 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sherburne-Earlville Central School District | Earlville | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 1,297 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mount Markham Central School District | Leonardsville | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 1,099 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Morrisville-Eaton Central School District | Peterboro | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 621 | 2 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Oneida City School District | Wampsville | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1,830 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Georgetown-South Otselic Central School District | Georgetown | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 317 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Brookfield Central School District | Brookfield | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 223 | 1 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Madison Central School District | Madison | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 454 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Madison County compares
Together they enroll 12,386 students across 35 schools. The largest is Chittenango Central School District with 1,926 students. Districts here average 4.1/10, below the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Madison County, New York
Madison County has 14 public school districts covering 24 zip codes. The top-rated district in Madison County is Hamilton Central School District (9/10). 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 Madison County, NY?
14 school districts serve zip codes in Madison 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 Madison County, NY?
Of the districts serving Madison County, Hamilton Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 81st 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.