For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,550 students in 13205, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 13205, NY are Expeditionary Learning Middle School, Meachem Elementary School and Clary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 13205 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 13205, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13205, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Expeditionary Learning Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4942 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-6416
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-6416
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Meachem Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
171 Spaulding Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4610
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Clary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Amidon Dr
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4411
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4411
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Brighton Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1607 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
13205, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
309 W Brighton Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 13205, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 13205, NY include Expeditionary Learning Middle School, Meachem Elementary School and Clary Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 13205?
5 public elementary schools are located in 13205.
What is the racial composition of students in 13205?
13205 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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