Bridgewater: Schools & Education
Bridgewater schools: 20 public schools. Chittenango High School is the largest at 623 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 6,864 students.
- ~27 residents per school (vs New York ~732).
K-12 Schools
20 K-12 schools serving the area — about 27 residents per school. 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (20)
| School Districts · Districts | ONEIDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CANASTOTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTR, CAZENOVIA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTR, CHITTENANGO CENTRAL SCHOOL DIS, DERUYTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRI |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 6 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 3600013, 3606390, 3606780, 3607470, 3608850 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 6,864 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 572 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,747 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 40.0% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Cazenovia College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Cazenovia College |
| Nearest College · City | Cazenovia |
| Nearest College · Phone | (800) 654-3210 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 3 |
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Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Bridgewater Free Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 408 Pritchard Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (315) 822-6475 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 13313 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 924 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 10.3% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12