For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,556 students in 13205, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 253 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 13205, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 13205, NY are Expeditionary Learning Middle School, Meachem Elementary School and Clary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 13205 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13205, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13205, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 13205, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 13205, NY include Expeditionary Learning Middle School, Meachem Elementary School and Clary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 13205?
5 public schools are located in 13205.
What percentage of students in 13205 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 13205 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13205?
13205 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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