For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,182 students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Eastside are Syracuse Latin School, Edward Smith K-8 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.
The neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Syracuse Latin School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Grades: PK-8
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Edward Smith K-8 School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Lancaster Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Grades: PK-8
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4490
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4490
Grades: PK-8
| 767 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hutchings Child & Youth Services
Special Education School
430 Irving Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 426-7623
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 426-7623
Grades: 3-11
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse, NY include Syracuse Latin School, Edward Smith K-8 School and Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse?
the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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