Syracuse City School District
School District · Syracuse, New York
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
31
19 elem, 6 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,163
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
31
19 elem, 6 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,163
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Evaluating Syracuse City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Syracuse City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central
Syracuse · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Expeditionary Learning Middle School
Syracuse · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nottingham High School
Syracuse · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#568 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,163
$1,617 vs New York median
District size
18,072 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Syracuse City School District ranks #568 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Syracuse City School District's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 30 schools. Its top-rated schools are Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central (9.4/10), Expeditionary Learning Middle School (7.0/10), and Nottingham High School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.4/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 4.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Syracuse City School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Syracuse City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (30 of 31). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Expeditionary Learning Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Nottingham High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Henninger High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Corcoran High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Lemoyne Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Van Duyn Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Grant Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Franklin Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 31 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Syracuse City School District
Syracuse City School District is a Syracuse, New York school district serving 31 schools. The district educates 18,072 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. The district invests $26,163 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Syracuse City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Syracuse City School District students show an average math proficiency of 23.4% and ELA proficiency of 27.4%.
The district includes 19 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Syracuse City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Syracuse City School District with test data.
Schools in Syracuse City School District
31 schools Elementary Schools 19
Middle Schools 6
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Syracuse
- Total Enrollment
- 18,072
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,680
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Syracuse City School District?
Syracuse City School District has 31 schools in total — 19 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Syracuse City School District?
The average composite rating for Syracuse City School District is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Syracuse City School District?
Syracuse City School District spends $26,163 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Syracuse City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Syracuse City School District is 10.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Syracuse City School District?
Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central is the highest-rated school in Syracuse City School District with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Syracuse City School District?
Across schools in Syracuse City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Syracuse City School District compare to other districts in New York?
Syracuse City School District has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 31 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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