Photo: Beyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0Auburn’s public schools score below 92% of New York districts on tests and graduation
In Auburn, 27% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Auburn, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Auburn’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 27% of tested students were proficient in reading and 35% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 87% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
73% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $25,559 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Auburn Junior High School, then Auburn High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Tyburn Academy of Mary Immaculate (private) and Creative Minds Montessori School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Auburn’s grade
D: better than 8% of New York school districts, #716 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Auburn, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Auburn
Auburn High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,176 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Auburn
Auburn High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,176 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Auburn
Auburn High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,176 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Auburn
Auburn High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,176 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Auburn’s public schools are run by Auburn City School District, which also serves Fleming and Owasco. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Auburn vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Auburn’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | D | Auburn City |
| Owasco | C | Auburn City K–12 · Skaneateles Central K–12 |
| Sennett | A− | Weedsport Central PK–12 · Skaneateles Central K–12 |
| Aurelius | B | Union Springs Central |
| Throop | C+ | Port Byron Central |
| Fleming | C− | Union Springs Central PK–12 · Auburn City K–12 |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Auburn City with Auburn, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Auburn
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Auburn’s schools
Are Auburn’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Auburn children attend score below 92% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #716 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 8%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Auburn in?
Auburn City School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,732 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do Auburn kids go to high school?
Auburn High School, with 1,176 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Auburn’s graduation rate?
73% of the class of 2023 in Auburn City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Auburn spend per student?
$25,559 in Auburn City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Auburn?
Yes: Tyburn Academy of Mary Immaculate (Catholic, grades 7–12, 69 students) and Creative Minds Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 23 students).
Parents talk
What Auburn families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Auburn → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.