Top Rankings
Syracuse 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 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 18,029 students in Syracuse City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
51爆料s in Syracuse City School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
31 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
18,029 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
1,574 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Syracuse City School District, which is ranked #1002 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1005 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
78%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
15%
30%
% Black
48%
16%
% White
20%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,186 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,132 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$526 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$543 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,186
$31,307
Spending / Student
$30,132
$32,183
Best Syracuse City School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
258 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4300
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,297 students
Rank: #33.
Corcoran High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
919 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4321
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4321
Grades: 9-12
| 1,244 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Henninger High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Robinson St
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4343
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 1,443 students
Rank: #66.
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler
(Math: 34% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
227 Magnolia St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4408
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4408
Grades: 9-12
| 1,077 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Lemoyne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1528 Lemoyne Ave
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4590
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4590
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Huntington K-8 School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sunnycrest Rd
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4565
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4565
Grades: PK-8
| 871 students
Rank: #1111.
Salem Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 Durston Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4570
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4570
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #1212.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Grant Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4433
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4433
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #1313.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 Emerson Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #1414.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
428 S Alvord St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4550
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
530 Stolp Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Wadsworth St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4670
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #1919.
Frazer K-8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
741 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Grades: PK-8
| 787 students
Rank: #2020.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1613 James St
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4450
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 W Newell St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4605
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4605
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #2323.
Roberts K-8 School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Grades: PK-8
| 621 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Steam At Dr King Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
416 E Raynor Ave
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #2626.
Syracuse Stem At Blodgett
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 Oswego St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Grades: 6-8
| 363 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Brighton Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1607 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Dr Weeks Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 Hawley Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4097
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4097
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
Rank: #2929.
Delaware Primary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #3030.
Seymour Dual Language Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
108 Shonnard St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4645
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4645
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: n/an/a
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept
Alternative School
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Syracuse City School District?
Syracuse City School District manages 31 public schools serving 18,029 students.
What is the rank of Syracuse City School District?
Syracuse City School District is ranked #1002 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Syracuse City School District?
48% of Syracuse City School District students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Syracuse City School District?
Syracuse City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Syracuse City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,132 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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