For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,618 students in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Southside are Southside Academy Charter School, Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School and Roberts K-8 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 middle schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse, NY include Southside Academy Charter School, Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School and Roberts K-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse?
3 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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