For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,219 students in the neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Valley are Expeditionary Learning Middle School, Van Duyn Elementary School and Clary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse, NY (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.
Van Duyn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Loomis Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4660
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
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: #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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse, NY include Expeditionary Learning Middle School, Van Duyn Elementary School and Clary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse?
the neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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