DeRuyter school district tax rate
2026-27 school year · Madison County, NY
A home worth $250,000 in the DeRuyter school district pays about $2,863 a year in school and library tax (1.15% 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 DeRuyterassessed at 48% of value | $23.561 | $0.303 | 1.15% | $2,863 | $411 / $1,088 |
| Town of Georgetownassessed at 67% of value | $16.880 | $0.217 | 1.15% | $2,863 | $423 / $1,030 |
| Town of Nelsonassessed at 58% of value | $19.499 | $0.251 | 1.15% | $2,863 | $422 / $1,029 |
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 DeRuyter school tax rate?
The 2026-27 DeRuyter 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: $23.56 in the Town of DeRuyter; $16.88 in the Town of Georgetown; $19.50 in the Town of Nelson. As a share of market value that is about 1.15% a year including the library tax.
How much is the school tax on a $250,000 home in the DeRuyter district?
A home worth $250,000 in the DeRuyter school district pays about $2,863 a year in school and library tax (1.15% 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 DeRuyter 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.