For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,288 students in 13021, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 13021, NY are William H Seward Elementary School, Owasco Elementary School and Herman Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 13021 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 13021, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13021, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William H Seward Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52 Metcalf Dr
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8600
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8600
Gr: K-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Owasco Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
66 Letchworth St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8720
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8720
Gr: K-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Herman Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 N Herman Ave
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8680
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8680
Gr: K-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Genesee Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
244 Genesee St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8640
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8640
Gr: K-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Casey Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Pulaski St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8760
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8760
Gr: K-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Cayuga-onondaga Boces
Special Education School
1879 W Genesee St Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-0361
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-0361
Gr: K-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 13021, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 13021, NY include William H Seward Elementary School, Owasco Elementary School and Herman Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 13021?
6 public elementary schools are located in 13021.
What is the racial composition of students in 13021?
13021 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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