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Best Syracuse Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 43 public elementary schools serving 22,068 students in Syracuse, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Syracuse, NY are Moses Dewitt Elementary School, Onondaga Hill Middle School and Syracuse Latin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Syracuse, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Syracuse have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Syracuse, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moses Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8370
Gr: PK-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Onondaga Hill Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4860 Onondaga Rd
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 426-3400
Gr: 5-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Syracuse Latin School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Cherry Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Cherry Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3300
Gr: 2-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Onondaga Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
703 Onondaga Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 487-4653
Gr: K-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Lakeshore Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Roxboro Rd
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-2600
Gr: 1-3 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5590 Bear Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2400
Gr: K-4 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Solvay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Woods Rd
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 488-5422
Gr: K-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Roxboro Road Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Bernard St
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-3300
Gr: 5-7 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Allen Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
803 Allen Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2300
Gr: K-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Expeditionary Learning Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4942 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-6416
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Lyncourt School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2707-2709 Court St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 455-7571
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Smith Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5959 Smith Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2800
Gr: K-4 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 428-8997
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Southside Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Onondaga Creek Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 476-3019
Gr: K-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Solvay Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
299 Bury Dr
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 487-7061
Gr: 5-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Lemoyne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1528 Lemoyne Ave
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4590
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
Roxboro Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Bernard St
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-2700
Gr: K-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Edward Smith K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 Lancaster Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Huntington K-8 School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Sunnycrest Rd
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4565
Gr: PK-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2121.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Emerson Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Grant Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4433
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2323.
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Valley Dr
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 671-0270
Gr: K-9 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Salem Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Durston Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4570
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4490
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2626.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
428 S Alvord St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Wadsworth St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2828.
Frazer K-8 School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
741 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Gr: PK-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2929.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1613 James St
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3030.
Roberts K-8 School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3131.
Meachem Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Spaulding Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3232.
Clary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Amidon Dr
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4411
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
530 Stolp Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
141 W Newell St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4605
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Van Duyn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Loomis Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Syracuse, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Syracuse, NY include Moses Dewitt Elementary School, Onondaga Hill Middle School and Syracuse Latin School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Syracuse?
43 public elementary schools are located in Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of students in Syracuse?
Syracuse public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Syracuse are often viewed compared to one another?

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