Southern Cayuga Elementary School
Aurora, NY · Southern Cayuga Central School District · Grades PK-6
1,042nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▼ Declining
Southern Cayuga Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Southern Cayuga Elementary School 1,042nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 55% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2019 to 55th in 2025 — declining.
Southern Cayuga Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Southern Cayuga Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 360 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.8% | 80.3% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 16.9% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Southern Cayuga Elementary School
Typical home value $337K in zip 13026 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Southern Cayuga Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Andrew J Smith Elementary SchoolUnion Springs Central School District · 8.4 mi away952nd of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 57% - 1South Seneca Elementary SchoolSouth Seneca Central School District · 9.6 mi away2,171st of 2,326
ELA 27% · Math 26% - 3Millard Fillmore Elementary SchoolMoravia Central School District · 10.1 mi away1,815th of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 45% - 3William H Seward Elementary SchoolAuburn City School District · 12.9 mi away1,735th of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 44% - 2Owasco Elementary SchoolAuburn City School District · 13.2 mi away1,865th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 41% - 1Genesee Street Elementary SchoolAuburn City School District · 13.2 mi away2,228th of 2,326
ELA 20% · Math 26% - 5Trumansburg Elementary SchoolTrumansburg Central School District · 13.7 mi away1,245th of 2,326
ELA 50% · Math 57% - 8Raymond C Buckley Elementary SchoolLansing Central School District · 13.8 mi away491st of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 76%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Southern Cayuga Elementary School in?
Southern Cayuga Elementary School is part of the Southern Cayuga Central School District district in Aurora, New York.
Is Southern Cayuga Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Southern Cayuga Elementary School 1,042nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Southern Cayuga Elementary School?
White 80%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 2% (360 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Southern Cayuga Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13026 is $337K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.