Best Schools in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY has 11 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,268 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Downtown Syracuse underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
The top high schools in Downtown Syracuse, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henninger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1499 Students
2. Corcoran High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
The top middle schools in Downtown Syracuse, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 608 Students
2. Lincoln Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 508 Students
3. Brighton Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
4. Syracuse Stem At Blodgett
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
The top elementary schools in Downtown Syracuse, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 667 Students
2. Dr Weeks Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 714 Students
3. Steam At Dr King Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
4. Seymour Dual Language Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 Students
5. Bellevue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY has a total population of 3,941 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
108.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
23.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
85.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
How many schools are in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY?
Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,268 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Syracuse perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Downtown Syracuse score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Downtown Syracuse underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Syracuse?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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