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Madison County

New York · Public K-12

Madison County, New York hosts 25 public K-12 schools and around 8,402 students, averaging roughly 336 per campus. Chittenango Central School District runs the largest share. That works out to 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools.

7-year change in Madison County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,251
-868 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
24
-1 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
25
10 districts
Enrollment
8,402
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,499
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
36.8%
Below New York avg
Elementary
11
3,035 students
Middle
4
1,597 students
High
7
2,791 students
Combined / other
3
979 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
CHITTENANGO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,893 students · 10 districts in Madison County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Madison County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
90%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
29.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
42
18.2% under 18

Test scores in Madison County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 22 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.

See all 22 schools in Madison County ranked by score →

All schools (25)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CHITTENANGO HIGH SCHOOLChittenangoHigh09-12592·
CAZENOVIA HIGH SCHOOLCazenoviaHigh08-12560·
CHITTENANGO MIDDLE SCHOOLChittenangoMiddle05-08558·
ONEIDA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLOneidaHigh09-12487·
BURTON STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCazenoviaElementaryPK-04484·
BOLIVAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLChittenangoElementaryPK-04473·
MADISON CENTRAL SCHOOLMadisonCombinedPK-12413·
STOCKBRIDGE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOLMunnsvilleCombinedPK-12377·
CANASTOTA HIGH SCHOOLCanastotaHigh09-12373·
ROBERTS STREET MIDDLE SCHOOLCanastotaMiddle05-08370·
OTTO L SHORTELL MIDDLE SCHOOLWampsvilleMiddle06-08355·
W F PRIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOneidaElementaryPK-02318·
CAZENOVIA MIDDLE SCHOOLCazenoviaMiddle05-07314·
MORRISVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOLMorrisvilleHigh06-12306·
HAMILTON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHamiltonHigh06-12286·
EDWARD R ANDREWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMorrisvilleElementaryPK-05285·
BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBridgeportElementaryPK-04270·
PETERBORO STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCanastotaElementaryPK-02260·
HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHamiltonElementaryPK-05256·
SENECA STREET SCHOOLOneidaElementary02-03237·
BROOKFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOLBrookfieldCombinedPK-12189·
DERUYTER HIGH SCHOOLDeruyterHigh05-12187·
SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCanastotaElementary03-04182·
NORTH BROAD STREET SCHOOLOneidaElementaryKG-05151·
DERUYTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDeruyterElementaryPK-04119·

Cities in Madison County

Canastota4 schoolsOneida4 schoolsCazenovia3 schoolsChittenango3 schoolsDeruyter2 schoolsHamilton2 schoolsMorrisville2 schoolsBridgeport1 schoolBrookfield1 schoolMadison1 schoolMunnsville1 schoolWampsville1 school

About Madison County

Madison County is a medium-population county of about 67,328 residents in New York. Its public-school system hosts approximately 8,402 students across 25 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $75,499 a year, about 30% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 7%.

On the school-mix side, Madison County consists of 11 elementary schools (3,035 students), 4 middle schools (1,597), 7 high schools (2,791), and 3 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Madison County is CHITTENANGO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 1,893 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Madison County has contracted 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 9,119 students to 8,251. Madison County now counts 24 public schools, down from 25 in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Madison County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, New York has 25 public K-12 schools serving approximately 8,402 students.
How many high schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, New York has 7 public high schools, serving approximately 2,791 students.
How many middle schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, New York has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,597 students.
How many elementary schools are in Madison County?
Madison County, New York has 11 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,035 students.
What is the largest school district in Madison County?
CHITTENANGO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Madison County, serving approximately 1,893 students. The county contains 10 school districts overall.
What is the population of Madison County?
Madison County, New York has a population of approximately 67,328, with a median age of 42. About 18.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Madison County?
Median household income in Madison County is $75,499, below the New York average of $77,785. About 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Madison County?
Approximately 29.6% of adults 25 and older in Madison County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Madison County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 36.8% of students in Madison County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the New York county average of 48.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison County schools?
Across Madison County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.5 to 1.

Madison County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data