Utica City School District

929 York St
Utica, NY 13502
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Utica City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,009 students in Utica City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Utica City School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
13 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
9,009 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
695 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Utica City School District, which is ranked #848 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#858 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
52%
33%
49%
62%
78%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.79
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
21%
10%
% Hispanic
23%
30%
% Black
25%
16%
% White
24%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,627 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,511 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$204 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$203 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,627
$31,307
Spending / Student
$22,511
$32,183

Best Utica City School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas R Proctor High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1203 Hilton Ave
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6489
Gr: 9-12 | 2,725 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Hugh R Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2630 Remington Rd
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6740
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Deerfield Dr E
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6641
Gr: 7-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Albany Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 Albany St
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6500
Gr: K-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
General Herkimer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
420 Keyes Rd
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6600
Gr: K-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Senator James H Donovan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Noyes St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6541
Gr: 7-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Christopher Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
934 Armory Dr
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6520
Gr: K-6 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Booth St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Square St
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6721
Gr: K-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Watson Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
107 Elmwood Pl
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6780
Gr: K-6 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
John F Hughes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Prospect St
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6620
Gr: K-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Roscoe Conkling Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 Mohawk St
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6815
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Kernan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
929 York St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6760
Gr: K-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Utica City School District?
Utica City School District manages 13 public schools serving 9,009 students.
What is the rank of Utica City School District?
Utica City School District is ranked #848 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Utica City School District?
25% of Utica City School District students are Black, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Utica City School District?
Utica City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Utica City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,511 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 9,009 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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