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Schools in Ledyard · Southern Cayuga Central School District

Ledyard’s public schools outscore 69% of New York districts

On the state math tests, 60% of Ledyard’s students scored proficient, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ledyard, 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.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% 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.

Reading proficiency
58%
▲ 9 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
60%
▲ 14 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 2–2 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$27.5K
▼ 20% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.2
NY 11.2
Schools in town
1
637 students on the public path
In brief

Ledyard’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1089 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Ledyard’s, its schools beat 84%, higher than their 69% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 58% and math 60% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $27,516 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Peachtown Elementary School (private) is 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Ledyard’s grade

A− Test scoresC Graduation

B+: better than 69% of New York school districts. Test scores are above the New York average; graduation is below it.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 69%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1089)Better than 84%
Towns in Cayuga County (23)Better than 78%
B−A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 330 test results and a graduating class of 63 could put Ledyard anywhere from B− to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 94% of Ledyard’s students in the tested grades sat them (325 in math, 334 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ledyard, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Southern Cayuga Elementary Schoolin AuroraB
7–12Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary Schoolin AuroraB−

Ledyard’s public schools are run by Southern Cayuga Central School District, which also serves Aurora, Genoa, Scipio and Venice. Parts of Ledyard (11% of its land) are served by Union Springs Central instead. 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.

Southern Cayuga Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 637 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 11.2 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$27,516NY $34,607 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading58%
State average 48.9% · 334 students tested
Math60%
State average 46.5% · 325 students tested

Ledyard vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Ledyard’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LedyardB+Southern Cayuga Central
SpringportBUnion Springs Central
RomulusC−Romulus Central PK–12 · South Seneca Central PK–12
VarickCRomulus Central
VeniceB+Southern Cayuga Central
GenoaB+Southern Cayuga Central

2 of the 5 neighbors share Southern Cayuga Central with Ledyard, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Ledyard

3 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).

Also serving Ledyardin other towns
Southern Cayuga Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Aurora
B
348 students13:1Rate it →
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
High · Grades 7–12 · Aurora
B−
289 students10:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Peachtown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Aurora
Private · Nonsectarian
27 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Ledyard’s schools

Are Ledyard’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Ledyard children attend outscore 69% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Ledyard in?

Southern Cayuga Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 637 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Ledyard are served by Union Springs Central.

What is Ledyard’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Southern Cayuga Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Ledyard spend per student?

$27,516 in Southern Cayuga Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Ledyard?

Yes: Peachtown Elementary School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 27 students).

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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.