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Best Onondaga County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 41 public middle schools serving 23,614 students in Onondaga County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Onondaga County, NY are Eagle Hill Middle School, Skaneateles Middle School and Wellwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onondaga County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Onondaga County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Onondaga County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Hill Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4645 Enders Rd
Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 692-1400
Gr: 5-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Skaneateles Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
35 East St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Wellwood Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 S Manlius St
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 692-1300
Gr: 5-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Jamesville-dewitt Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6280 Randall Rd
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8360
Gr: 5-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Camillus Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5525 Ike Dixon Rd
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 672-3159
Gr: 7-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Tully Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20 State St
Tully, NY 13159
(315) 696-6235
Gr: 6-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Fabius-pompey Middle School High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1211 Mill St
Fabius, NY 13063
(315) 683-5811
Gr: 6-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Soule Road Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8340 Soule Rd
Liverpool, NY 13090
(315) 453-1283
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
C S Driver Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2 Reed Pkwy
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6200
Gr: 4-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Onondaga Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4479 S Onondaga Rd
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5020
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Donald S Ray School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7650 Van Buren Rd
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6106
Gr: 6-7 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Onondaga Hill Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4860 Onondaga Rd
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 426-3400
Gr: 5-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Gillette Road Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6150 S Bay Rd
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-3000
Gr: 4-7 | 1,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Liverpool Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
720 Seventh St
Liverpool, NY 13088
(315) 453-0258
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Syracuse Latin School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1616.
Theodore R Durgee Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
29 E Oneida St
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6086
Gr: 8-9 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
Pine Grove Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Spartan Way
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 434-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
Chestnut Hill Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
204 Saslon Park Dr
Liverpool, NY 13088
(315) 453-0245
Gr: 6-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Jordan-elbridge Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9 N Chappell St
Jordan, NY 13080
(315) 689-8520
Gr: 3-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2020.
La Fayette Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3122 Route 11n
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2121.
North Syracuse Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5353 W Taft Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-3600
Gr: 8-9 | 1,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2222.
Roxboro Road Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Bernard St
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-3300
Gr: 5-7 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2323.
Expeditionary Learning Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4942 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-6416
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2424.
Lyncourt School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2707-2709 Court St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 455-7571
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2525.
Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 428-8997
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2626.
Southside Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Onondaga Creek Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 476-3019
Gr: K-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Solvay Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
299 Bury Dr
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 487-7061
Gr: 5-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2828.
Edward Smith K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 Lancaster Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2929.
Huntington K-8 School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Sunnycrest Rd
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4565
Gr: PK-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3030.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Grant Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4433
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3131.
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Valley Dr
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 671-0270
Gr: K-9 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3232.
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4490
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3333.
Frazer K-8 School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
741 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Gr: PK-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3434.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1613 James St
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3535.
Roberts K-8 School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Onondaga County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Onondaga County, NY include Eagle Hill Middle School, Skaneateles Middle School and Wellwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Onondaga County?
42 public middle schools are located in Onondaga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Onondaga County?
Onondaga County public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Onondaga County are often viewed compared to one another?

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