For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,550 students in 13205, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 13205, NY are Expeditionary Learning Middle School, Clary Middle School and Mckinley-brighton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 13205 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 13205, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13205, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Clary Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Amidon Dr
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4411
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4411
Grades: 6-8
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Meachem Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
171 Spaulding Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4610
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #55.
Brighton Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1607 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
13205, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
309 W Brighton Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Friendship House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3624 Midland Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
Syracuse, NY 13205
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
220 West Kennedy St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4276
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4276
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 13205, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 13205, NY include Expeditionary Learning Middle School, Clary Middle School and Mckinley-brighton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 13205?
5 public elementary schools are located in 13205.
What is the racial composition of students in 13205?
13205 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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