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Best Syracuse Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 54 public schools serving 31,418 students in Syracuse, NY (there are 23 private schools, serving 4,006 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Syracuse, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Syracuse, NY are Jamesville-dewitt High School, Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central and Westhill 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 25% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% 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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Syracuse, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamesville-dewitt High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6845 Edinger Dr
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8340
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
258 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Westhill High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4501 Onondaga Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Nottingham High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3100 E Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 1,350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Moses Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8370
Gr: PK-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Onondaga Hill Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4860 Onondaga Rd
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 426-3400
Gr: 5-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Solvay High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Gertrude Ave
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 468-2551
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Syracuse Latin School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Cherry Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Cherry Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3300
Gr: 2-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Onondaga Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
703 Onondaga Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 487-4653
Gr: K-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Henninger High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Robinson St
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 1,483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Lakeshore Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Roxboro Rd
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-2600
Gr: 1-3 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
North Syracuse Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5353 W Taft Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-3600
Gr: 8-9 | 1,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Corcoran High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
919 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4321
Gr: 9-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
227 Magnolia St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4408
Gr: 9-12 | 1,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5590 Bear Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2400
Gr: K-4 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1717.
Solvay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Woods Rd
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 488-5422
Gr: K-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1818.
Roxboro Road Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Bernard St
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-3300
Gr: 5-7 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Allen Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
803 Allen Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2300
Gr: K-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2020.
Expeditionary Learning Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4942 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-6416
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
Lyncourt School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2707-2709 Court St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 455-7571
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2222.
Smith Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5959 Smith Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2800
Gr: K-4 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2323.
Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 428-8997
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Southside Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Onondaga Creek Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 476-3019
Gr: K-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Solvay Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
299 Bury Dr
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 487-7061
Gr: 5-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2626.
Lemoyne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1528 Lemoyne Ave
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4590
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Roxboro Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Bernard St
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-2700
Gr: K-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2828.
Edward Smith K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 Lancaster Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2929.
Huntington K-8 School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Sunnycrest Rd
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4565
Gr: PK-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3030.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Emerson Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3131.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Grant Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4433
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3232.
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Valley Dr
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 671-0270
Gr: K-9 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3333.
Salem Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Durston Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4570
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3434.
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4490
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3535.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
428 S Alvord St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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Syracuse, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bellevue Middle School Academy At Shea (Closed 2012)
1607 South Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Blodgett K-8 School (Closed 2012)
312 Oswego St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Gr: K-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Catholic Charities Of Syracuse (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1654 W Onondaga St
Syracuse, NY 13204
Central Ny Charter School For Math & (Closed 2006)
Charter School
601 East Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 472-5914
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Danforth Middle School (Closed 2020)
309 W Brighton Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Delaware Academy (Closed 2020)
900 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Gr: 5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Dr King Elementary School (Closed 2020)
416 E Raynor Ave
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Gr: PK-7 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Elmcrest Childrens Ctrgirls Campus (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
960 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 446-6250
Elmwood Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1728 South Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4545
Fowler High School (Closed 2018)
227 Magnolia St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4376
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frazer School (Closed 2023)
741 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Gr: K-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Friendship House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3624 Midland Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
Hazard Street School (Closed 2005)
95 Hazard St
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 468-1421
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Hillbrook Detention Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4949 Velasko
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 435-1421
Hughes Elementary School (Closed 2023)
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4404
Gr: 1-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Hutchings Child & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
645 Madison Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 473-4093
Gr: 3-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 27%
James A. Shea Middle School (Closed 2008)
1607 South Geddes Street
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Levy K-8 School (Closed 2012)
Fellows Ave And Harvard Place
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4444
Gr: 8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Ocdmh Day Treatment Prog For Chldrn (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
520 Cedar St
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-7706
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Prekindergarten Program (Closed 2014)
220 West Kennedy St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4276
Gr: PK
Solace Elementary School (Closed 2009)
101 East Ave
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4877
Gr: K-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Umr Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1611 Court St
Syracuse, NY 13208
Westside Academy At Blodgett (Closed 2020)
312 Oswego St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Syracuse, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Syracuse, NY include Jamesville-dewitt High School, Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central and Westhill High School.
How many public schools are located in Syracuse?
54 public schools are located in Syracuse.
What percentage of students in Syracuse go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Syracuse are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Syracuse?
Syracuse public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Syracuse are often viewed compared to one another?

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