For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,443 students in 13502, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 13502, NY are John F Kennedy Middle School and Senator James H Donovan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 13502 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 13502, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13502, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Deerfield Dr E
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6641
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6641
Grades: 7-8
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Senator James H Donovan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Noyes St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6541
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6541
Grades: 7-8
| 763 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center For Children & Youth
Special Education School
1400 Noyes St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 738-3745
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 738-3745
Grades: 1-11
| 20 students
13502, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mohawk Valley Psych Center For Chldrn & (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1400 Noyes Street
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 797-6800
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 797-6800
Grades: 2-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 13502, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 13502, NY include John F Kennedy Middle School and Senator James H Donovan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 13502?
3 public middle schools are located in 13502.
What is the racial composition of students in 13502?
13502 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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