For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,344 students in Cayuga County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Cayuga County, NY are Andrew J Smith Elementary School, Southern Cayuga Elementary School and Weedsport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cayuga County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Cayuga County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Cayuga County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Andrew J Smith Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26 Homer St
Union Springs, NY 13160
(315) 889-4170
Union Springs, NY 13160
(315) 889-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Southern Cayuga Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7098
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7098
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Weedsport Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8954 Jackson St
Weedsport, NY 13166
(315) 834-6685
Weedsport, NY 13166
(315) 834-6685
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Cato-meridian Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Millard Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24 S Main St
Moravia, NY 13118
(315) 497-2670
Moravia, NY 13118
(315) 497-2670
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
A A Gates Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Maple Ave
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-5728
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-5728
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Cayuga County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Auburn Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
135 State St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-8401
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-8401
Gr: Inquire with school | 14 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Auburn Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6734 Pineridge Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-2789
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-2789
Gr: 7-11 | 22 students
Cayuga Correctonal Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Route 38a
Moravia, NY 13118
(315) 497-1110
Moravia, NY 13118
(315) 497-1110
Gr: Inquire with school | 16 students
Cayuga County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7445 County House Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-1222
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-1222
255 Wheat St
Cayuga, NY 13034
(315) 889-4170
Cayuga, NY 13034
(315) 889-4170
Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Harriet Tubman Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6706 Pine Ridge Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-3481
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-3481
Gr: 7-11 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 88%
30 Maple Ave
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-5728
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-5728
Gr: 5-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
2892route 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7621
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7621
217 Genesee St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8543
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8543
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cayuga County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Cayuga County, NY include Andrew J Smith Elementary School, Southern Cayuga Elementary School and Weedsport Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cayuga County?
6 public preschools are located in Cayuga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cayuga County?
Cayuga County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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