For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,730 students in 13440, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 13440, NY are Ridge Mills Elementary School, Stokes Elementary School and John E Joy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 13440 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13440, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13440, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridge Mills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7841 Rome-wstrnvll Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1281
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1281
Gr: K-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Stokes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9095 Turin Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1221
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1221
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
John E Joy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8194 Bielby Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1261
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1261
Gr: K-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Lyndon H Strough Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Laurel St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5201
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5201
Gr: 7-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Louis V Denti Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ruby St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5371
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5371
Gr: K-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Gansevoort Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
758 W Liberty St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-5181
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-5181
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Bellamy Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7118 Brennan Ave
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5261
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5261
Gr: K-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
409 Bell Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1250
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1250
Gr: PK | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
New York State School For The Deaf
Special Education School
401 Turin St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-8400
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-8400
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 13440, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 13440, NY include Ridge Mills Elementary School, Stokes Elementary School and John E Joy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 13440?
9 public schools are located in 13440.
What is the racial composition of students in 13440?
13440 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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