Canastota school district tax rate
2026-27 school year · Madison County, NY
A home worth $250,000 in the Canastota school district pays about $3,818 a year in school and library tax (1.53% of its value) at the 2026-27 rates, before the STAR credit. County, town and any village taxes are billed separately.
| Town or city | School rate / $1,000 | Library | % of value | $250,000 home | Max STAR (Basic / Enhanced) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Lenoxassessed at 52% of value | $28.677 | $0.695 | 1.53% | $3,818 | $565 / $1,474 |
| Town of Lincolnassessed at 51% of value | $29.239 | $0.708 | 1.53% | $3,818 | $562 / $1,474 |
| Town of Sullivanassessed at 50% of value | $29.824 | $0.723 | 1.53% | $3,818 | $562 / $1,427 |
| Town of Fennerassessed at 58% of value | $25.710 | $0.623 | 1.53% | $3,818 | $598 / $1,462 |
| Town of Smithfieldassessed at 58% of value | $25.710 | $0.623 | 1.53% | $3,818 | $598 / $1,462 |
School and library taxes only, for a home assessed at its town's level. The STAR credit is a check from New York State for eligible owners; it is not taken off the bill.
Questions
What is the Canastota school tax rate?
The 2026-27 Canastota school tax rate is set per $1,000 of assessed value and differs by town, because each town assesses at its own share of market value: $28.68 in the Town of Lenox; $29.24 in the Town of Lincoln; $29.82 in the Town of Sullivan; $25.71 in the Town of Fenner; $25.71 in the Town of Smithfield. As a share of market value that is about 1.53% a year including the library tax.
How much is the school tax on a $250,000 home in the Canastota district?
A home worth $250,000 in the Canastota school district pays about $3,818 a year in school and library tax (1.53% of its value) at the 2026-27 rates, before the STAR credit. County, town and any village taxes are billed separately.
Look up a home in the Canastota district to see its full bill for a new owner.
Sources: Madison County 2026-27 school tax rates and 2026 assessment rolls; NYS Department of Taxation and Finance maximum 2026-27 STAR savings. See how we calculate.