For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,150 students in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Southside are Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central, Corcoran High School and Southside Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse, NY (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.
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: #33.
Southside Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Onondaga Creek Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 476-3019
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 476-3019
Grades: K-8
| 697 students
Rank: #44.
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Valley Dr
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 671-0270
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 671-0270
Grades: K-8
| 704 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse, NY include Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central, Corcoran High School and Southside Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse?
the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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