Photo: Joegrimes at English Wikipedia · Public domainOnondaga’s public schools score below 54% of New York districts on tests and graduation
In Onondaga, 41% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Onondaga, 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 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.
Onondaga’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 791 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Onondaga’s, its schools beat 36%, lower than their 46% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 41% and math 47% 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 $26,849 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one middle school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Wheeler Elementary School, then Onondaga Senior High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
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 Onondaga’s grade
B−: better than 46% of New York school districts, #432 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Onondaga, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Onondaga
Rockwell Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 208 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Nedrow
Kindergarten in Onondaga
Rockwell Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 208 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Nedrow
1st grade in Onondaga
Rockwell Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 208 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Nedrow
2nd grade in Onondaga
Rockwell Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 208 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Nedrow
3rd grade in Onondaga
Wheeler Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 240 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Nedrow
4th grade in Onondaga
Wheeler Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 240 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Nedrow
5th grade in Onondaga
Wheeler Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 240 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Nedrow
6th grade in Onondaga
Wheeler Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 240 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Nedrow
7th grade in Onondaga
Onondaga Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 323 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Nedrow
8th grade in Onondaga
Onondaga Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 323 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Nedrow
9th grade in Onondaga
Onondaga Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 323 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Nedrow
10th grade in Onondaga
Onondaga Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 323 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Nedrow
Onondaga’s public schools are run by Onondaga Central School District. Parts of Onondaga (15%, 9%, 8%, 8% and 3% of its land) are served by Marcellus Central, Westhill Central, West Genesee Central, LaFayette Central and Jamesville-DeWitt 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.
Well below the state in reading
Onondaga vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Onondaga’s borders.
Every school in Onondaga
6 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 Onondaga’s schools
Are Onondaga’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Onondaga children attend score below 54% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #432 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 36%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Onondaga in?
Onondaga Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 771 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Onondaga are served by Marcellus Central, Westhill Central, West Genesee Central, LaFayette Central and Jamesville-DeWitt Central.
What is Onondaga’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Onondaga Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Onondaga spend per student?
$26,849 in Onondaga Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Onondaga families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Onondaga → 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.