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Schools in Sullivan · Chittenango Central School District

Sullivan’s public schools outscore 71% of New York districts

55% of students in Sullivan’s public schools are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Sullivan, 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.

#191of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 84% 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
55%
▲ 6 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
55%
▲ 8 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 3–7 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$23.3K
▼ 33% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.1
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
1,893 students on the public path
In brief

Sullivan’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1149 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sullivan’s, its schools beat 88%, higher than their 71% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 55% and math 55% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $23,297 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 5 the district’s path is Chittenango Middle School, then Chittenango High School. 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Sullivan’s grade

B+ Test scoresB− Graduation

B+: better than 71% of New York school districts, #191 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 71%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1149)Better than 88%
Towns in Madison County (15)Better than 73%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 836 test results and a graduating class of 152 could put Sullivan anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 84% of Sullivan’s students in the tested grades sat them (829 in math, 843 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–42 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to B+
5–8Chittenango Middle SchoolChittenango Central School DistrictB−
9–12Chittenango High SchoolChittenango Central School DistrictA

Sullivan’s public schools are run by Chittenango Central School District, which also serves Chittenango. Parts of Sullivan (9%, 5% and 4% of its land) are served by Canastota Central, East Syracuse-Minoa Central and Cazenovia 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.

Chittenango Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,893 students · 12.1 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$23,297NY $34,607 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading55%
State average 48.9% · 843 students tested
Math55%
State average 46.5% · 829 students tested

Sullivan vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SullivanB+Chittenango Central
ManliusA−East Syracuse-Minoa Central PK–12 · Fayetteville-Manlius Central K–12
CiceroC+North Syracuse Central
ConstantiaC+Central Square Central
ViennaB−Camden Central
LenoxCCanastota Central
CazenoviaA−Cazenovia Central
FennerA−Cazenovia Central

Every school in Sullivan

4 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).

District schools in Sullivanby address
Bolivar Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Chittenango
B+
473 students14:1Rate it →
Bridgeport Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Bridgeport
C+
270 students15:1Rate it →
Chittenango Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Chittenango
B−
558 students11:1Rate it →
Chittenango High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Chittenango
A
592 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Sullivan’s schools

Are Sullivan’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Sullivan children attend outscore 71% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #191 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Sullivan in?

Chittenango Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,893 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Sullivan are served by Canastota Central, East Syracuse-Minoa Central and Cazenovia Central.

Where do Sullivan kids go to high school?

Chittenango High School in Chittenango, with 592 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Sullivan’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Chittenango Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Sullivan spend per student?

$23,297 in Chittenango Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.