Oneida City School District

565 Sayles St
Oneida, NY 13421-0327
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Oneida City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,655 students in Oneida City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Oneida City School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
1,655 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Oneida City School District, which is ranked #778 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#813 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
52%
35%
49%
75%
78%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.73
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
85%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,163 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,935 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,163
$31,371
Spending / Student
$27,935
$32,248

Best Oneida City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oneida Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
560 Seneca St
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
436 Seneca St
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-3930
Gr: 2-3 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Durhamville School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5462 Main St
Durhamville, NY 13054
(315) 363-8065
Gr: 4-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Otto L Shortell Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Markell Dr
Wampsville, NY 13163
(315) 363-1050
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
W F Prior Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
205 East Ave
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-2190
Gr: PK-2 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oneida City School District?
Oneida City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,655 students.
What is the rank of Oneida City School District?
Oneida City School District is ranked #778 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oneida City School District?
85% of Oneida City School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oneida City School District?
Oneida City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Oneida City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,935 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,655 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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