For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,064 students in 13224, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 318 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 13224, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 13224, NY are Nottingham High School and Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 13224 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13224, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13224, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nottingham High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3100 E Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4380
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 1,297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
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 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
13224, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elmcrest Childrens Ctrgirls Campus (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
960 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 446-6250
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 446-6250
101 East Ave
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4877
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4877
Gr: K-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 13224, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 13224, NY include Nottingham High School and Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in 13224?
2 public schools are located in 13224.
What percentage of students in 13224 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 13224 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13224?
13224 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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