| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland Central School District | Westmoreland | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 858 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sauquoit Valley Central School District | Chadwicks | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 990 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| New Hartford Central School District | New Hartford | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 2,644 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Whitesboro Central School District | Marcy | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 3,094 | 7 | K–12 | 2 |
| Clinton Central School District | Clark Mills | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 1,264 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| New York Mills Union Free School District | New York Mills | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 593 | 1 | K–12 | 2 |
| Town of Webb Union Free School District | Woodgate | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 250 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Remsen Central School District | Remsen | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 426 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sherrill City School District | Durhamville | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1,841 | 5 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Waterville Central School District | Deansboro | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 742 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Oriskany Central School District | Oriskany | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 571 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Adirondack Central School District | Alder Creek | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 1,195 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Holland Patent Central School District | Barneveld | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 1,298 | 4 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Mount Markham Central School District | Bridgewater | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 1,099 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Oneida City School District | Sylvan Beach | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1,830 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Utica City School District | Utica | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 9,386 | 13 | K–12 | 2 |
| Camden Central School District | North Bay | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 2,008 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Madison Central School District | Oriskany Falls | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 454 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rome City School District | Lee Center | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 5,377 | 9 | K–12 | 3 |
How Oneida County compares
Together they enroll 35,920 students across 78 schools. The largest is Utica City School District with 9,386 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, level with the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Oneida County, New York
Oneida County has 19 public school districts covering 47 zip codes. The top-rated district in Oneida County is Westmoreland 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 Oneida County, NY?
19 school districts serve zip codes in Oneida 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 Oneida County, NY?
Of the districts serving Oneida County, Westmoreland Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th 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.