For the 2024 school year, there are 54 public schools serving 30,759 students in Syracuse, NY (there are 23 private schools, serving 3,976 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Syracuse, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Syracuse, NY are Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central, Solvay High School and Jamesville-dewitt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Syracuse, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Syracuse have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Syracuse, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
258 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4300
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Solvay High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Gertrude Ave
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 468-2551
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 468-2551
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
Jamesville-dewitt High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6845 Edinger Dr
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8340
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8340
Grades: 9-12
| 912 students
Rank: #44.
Syracuse Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 428-8997
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 428-8997
Grades: K-12
| 969 students
Rank: #55.
Westhill High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4501 Onondaga Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3100
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 569 students
Rank: #66.
Nottingham High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3100 E Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4380
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 1,149 students
Rank: #77.
Moses Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8370
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8370
Grades: K-4
| 220 students
Rank: #88.
Cherry Road Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Cherry Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3300
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3300
Grades: K-4
| 408 students
Rank: #99.
Onondaga Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
703 Onondaga Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 487-4653
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 487-4653
Grades: K-4
| 324 students
Rank: #1010.
Corcoran High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
919 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4321
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4321
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #1111.
Public Service Leadership At Fowler
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
227 Magnolia St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4408
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4408
Grades: 9-12
| 1,052 students
Rank: #1212.
Henninger High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Robinson St
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4343
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 1,586 students
Rank: #1313.
Onondaga Hill Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4860 Onondaga Rd
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 426-3400
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 426-3400
Grades: 5-8
| 502 students
Rank: #1414.
Allen Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 Allen Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2300
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2300
Grades: K-4
| 315 students
Rank: #1515.
Syracuse Latin School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Grades: PK-8
| 672 students
Rank: #1616.
Smith Road Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5959 Smith Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2800
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2800
Grades: K-4
| 567 students
Rank: #1717.
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5590 Bear Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2400
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2400
Grades: K-2
| 276 students
Rank: #1818.
Roxboro Road Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Bernard St
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-2700
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-2700
Grades: K-4
| 411 students
Rank: #1919.
Lemoyne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1528 Lemoyne Ave
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4590
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4590
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #2020.
Lyncourt School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2707-2709 Court St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 455-7571
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 455-7571
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Rank: #2121.
North Syracuse Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5353 W Taft Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-3600
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-3600
Grades: 8-9
| 1,251 students
Rank: #2222.
Solvay Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Woods Rd
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 488-5422
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 488-5422
Grades: K-4
| 462 students
Rank: #2323.
Roxboro Road Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Bernard St
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-3300
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-3300
Grades: 5-7
| 748 students
Rank: #2424.
Edward Smith K-8 School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Lancaster Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Grades: PK-8
| 687 students
Rank: #2525.
Expeditionary Learning Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4942 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-6416
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-6416
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Rank: #2626.
Southside Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Onondaga Creek Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 476-3019
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 476-3019
Grades: K-8
| 662 students
Rank: #2727.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 Emerson Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #2828.
Solvay Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
299 Bury Dr
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 487-7061
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 487-7061
Grades: 5-8
| 427 students
Rank: #2929.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Wadsworth St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4670
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #3030.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
530 Stolp Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #3131.
Huntington K-8 School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sunnycrest Rd
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4565
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4565
Grades: PK-8
| 883 students
Rank: #3232.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
428 S Alvord St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4550
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #3333.
Roberts K-8 School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 W Newell St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4605
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4605
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Salem Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 Durston Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4570
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4570
Grades: PK-6
| 495 students
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Syracuse, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1607 South Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4480
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
312 Oswego St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Grades: K-8
| 449 students
Catholic Charities Of Syracuse (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1654 W Onondaga St
Syracuse, NY 13204
Syracuse, NY 13204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Ny Charter School For Math & (Closed 2006)
Charter School
601 East Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 472-5914
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 472-5914
Grades: K-6
| 541 students
309 W Brighton Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
900 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Grades: 5
| 60 students
416 E Raynor Ave
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Grades: PK-7
| 551 students
Elmcrest Childrens Ctrgirls Campus (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
960 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 446-6250
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 446-6250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1728 South Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4545
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
227 Magnolia St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4376
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4376
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Friendship House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3624 Midland Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
Syracuse, NY 13205
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
95 Hazard St
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 468-1421
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 468-1421
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Hillbrook Detention Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4949 Velasko
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 435-1421
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 435-1421
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4404
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4404
Grades: 1-5
| 148 students
Hutchings Child & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
645 Madison Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 473-4093
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 473-4093
Grades: 3-12
| 26 students
1607 South Geddes Street
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4480
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Fellows Ave And Harvard Place
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4444
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4444
Grades: 8
| 77 students
Ocdmh Day Treatment Prog For Chldrn (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
520 Cedar St
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-7706
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-7706
Grades: Inquire with school
| 38 students
220 West Kennedy St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4276
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4276
Grades: PK
| n/a students
101 East Ave
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4877
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4877
Grades: K-6
| 157 students
Umr Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1611 Court St
Syracuse, NY 13208
Syracuse, NY 13208
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
312 Oswego St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Syracuse, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Syracuse, NY include Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central, Solvay High School and Jamesville-dewitt High School.
How many public schools are located in Syracuse, NY?
54 public schools are located in Syracuse, NY.
What percentage of students in Syracuse, NY go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Syracuse, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Syracuse, NY?
Syracuse, NY public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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