Top Rankings
Syracuse City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 25 public elementary schools serving 12,694 students in Syracuse City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in Syracuse City School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
31 Schools
3,696 Schools
# Students
18,608 Students
1,741,320 Students
# Teachers
1,588 Teachers
154,100 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Syracuse City School District, which is ranked #1002 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1007 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
78%
Graduation Rate
72%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)60.7%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
51%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
18%
38%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,549 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,972 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$624 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$614 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$33,549
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$32,972
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Syracuse City School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Syracuse Latin School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Expeditionary Learning Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4942 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-6416
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-6416
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Lemoyne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1528 Lemoyne Ave
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4590
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4590
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Edward Smith K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Lancaster Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Huntington K-8 School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sunnycrest Rd
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4565
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4565
Gr: PK-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 Emerson Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Grant Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4433
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4433
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Salem Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 Durston Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4570
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4570
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4490
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4490
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
428 S Alvord St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4550
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Wadsworth St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4670
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Frazer K-8 School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
741 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Gr: PK-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1613 James St
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4450
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Roberts K-8 School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Meachem Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
171 Spaulding Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4610
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Clary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Amidon Dr
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4411
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4411
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
530 Stolp Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 W Newell St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4605
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4605
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Van Duyn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Loomis Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4660
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Dr Weeks Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 Hawley Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4097
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4097
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
Brighton Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
309 W Brighton Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Syracuse Stem At Blodgett
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 Oswego St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Steam At Dr King Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
416 E Raynor Ave
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Delaware Primary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2525.
Seymour Dual Language Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
108 Shonnard St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4645
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4645
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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