For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,692 students in 13204, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 130 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 13204, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 13204, NY are Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler, Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School and Porter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 13204 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13204, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13204, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
227 Magnolia St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4408
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4408
Gr: 9-12 | 1,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 428-8997
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 428-8997
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 Emerson Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Frazer K-8 School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
741 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Gr: PK-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Delaware Primary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Seymour Dual Language Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
108 Shonnard St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4645
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4645
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Ontech Charter High School
Charter School
810 Willis Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 396-0558
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 396-0558
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 13204, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 13204, NY include Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler, Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School and Porter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 13204?
8 public schools are located in 13204.
What percentage of students in 13204 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 13204 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13204?
13204 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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