North Syracuse Central School District
School District · North Syracuse, New York
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,717
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,717
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating North Syracuse Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Syracuse Central School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cicero-north Syracuse High School
Cicero · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gillette Road Middle School
Cicero · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cicero Elementary School
Cicero · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#554 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,717
$3,063 vs New York median
District size
7,990 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
North Syracuse Central School District ranks #554 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. North Syracuse Central School District's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cicero-north Syracuse High School (7.5/10), Gillette Road Middle School (6.3/10), and Cicero Elementary School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 34% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among North Syracuse Central School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in North Syracuse Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cicero-north Syracuse High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Gillette Road Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Cicero Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Allen Road Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Lakeshore Road Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Smith Road Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 7 | North Syracuse Junior High School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Roxboro Road Middle School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Roxboro Road Elementary School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Syracuse Central School District
North Syracuse Central School District is a North Syracuse, New York school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 7,990 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $24,717 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, North Syracuse Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cicero-north Syracuse High School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, North Syracuse Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 48.5% and ELA proficiency of 47.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Syracuse Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Syracuse Central School District with test data.
Schools in North Syracuse Central School District
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- North Syracuse
- Total Enrollment
- 7,990
- Teachers (FTE)
- 651
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Syracuse Central School District?
North Syracuse Central School District has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Syracuse Central School District?
The average composite rating for North Syracuse Central School District is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Syracuse Central School District?
North Syracuse Central School District spends $24,717 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Syracuse Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Syracuse Central School District is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Syracuse Central School District?
Cicero-north Syracuse High School is the highest-rated school in North Syracuse Central School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in North Syracuse Central School District?
Across schools in North Syracuse Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Syracuse Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
North Syracuse Central School District has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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