For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,708 students in 13208, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 13208, NY are Lyncourt School, Lemoyne Elementary School and Grant Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 13208 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 13208, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13208, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyncourt School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2707-2709 Court St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 455-7571
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 455-7571
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
13208, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 13208, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 13208, NY include Lyncourt School, Lemoyne Elementary School and Grant Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 13208?
5 public elementary schools are located in 13208.
What is the racial composition of students in 13208?
13208 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% 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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