For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,042 students in Oneida, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 155 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Oneida, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oneida, NY are Oneida Senior High School, Seneca Street School and W F Prior Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oneida, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Oneida have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oneida, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oneida Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
560 Seneca St
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-6901
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-6901
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Seneca Street School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
436 Seneca St
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-3930
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-3930
Gr: 2-3 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
W F Prior Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 East Ave
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-2190
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-2190
Gr: PK-2 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oneida, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Oneida, NY include Oneida Senior High School, Seneca Street School and W F Prior Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oneida?
3 public schools are located in Oneida.
What percentage of students in Oneida go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Oneida are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oneida?
Oneida public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oneida are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oneida include: Seneca Street School vs. W F Prior Elementary School
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