For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 4,021 students in Madison County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, NY are Cazenovia High School, Chittenango High School and Oneida Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Madison County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cazenovia High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cazenovia High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
31 Emory Ave
Cazenovia, NY 13035
(315) 655-1314
Cazenovia, NY 13035
(315) 655-1314
Gr: 8-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chittenango High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 W Genesee St
Chittenango, NY 13037
(315) 687-2917
Chittenango, NY 13037
(315) 687-2917
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Morrisville Middle School High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5061 Fearon Rd
Morrisville, NY 13408
(315) 684-9121
Morrisville, NY 13408
(315) 684-9121
Gr: 6-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47 W Kendrick Ave
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6320
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-6320
Gr: 6-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Deruyter High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 Railroad St
De Ruyter, NY 13052
(315) 852-3400
De Ruyter, NY 13052
(315) 852-3400
Gr: 6-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Stockbridge Valley Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6011 Williams Rd
Munnsville, NY 13409
(315) 495-4550
Munnsville, NY 13409
(315) 495-4550
Gr: PK-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Canastota High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Roberts St
Canastota, NY 13032
(315) 697-2003
Canastota, NY 13032
(315) 697-2003
Gr: 7-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Madison Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7303 Rt 20
Madison, NY 13402
(315) 893-1878
Madison, NY 13402
(315) 893-1878
Gr: PK-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Brookfield Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Fairground Rd
Brookfield, NY 13314
(315) 899-3323
Brookfield, NY 13314
(315) 899-3323
Gr: PK-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
127 Lake St
Chittenango, NY 13037
(315) 687-2982
Chittenango, NY 13037
(315) 687-2982
Gr: K-2 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
10 Castle St
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-5910
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-5910
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
1003route 80
Georgetown, NY 13072
(315) 837-4407
Georgetown, NY 13072
(315) 837-4407
Gr: K-4 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, NY include Cazenovia High School, Chittenango High School and Oneida Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
10 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison County include: Canastota High School vs. Chittenango High School, Chittenango High School vs. Canastota High School, Deruyter High School vs. Morrisville Middle School High School
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