Best East Syracuse Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,104 students in East Syracuse, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 461 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in East Syracuse, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in East Syracuse, NY are East Syracuse Minoa Central High School, Fremont Elementary School and Pine Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Syracuse, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in East Syracuse have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in East Syracuse, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6400 Fremont Rd
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 434-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 Richmond Rd W
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 434-3480
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Pine Grove Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Spartan Way
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 434-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Spartan Way
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 434-3440
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
East Syracuse Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Kinne St
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 434-3850
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Park Hill School
303 Roby Ave
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 434-3800
Gr: PK | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in East Syracuse, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in East Syracuse, NY include East Syracuse Minoa Central High School, Fremont Elementary School and Pine Grove Middle School.
How many public schools are located in East Syracuse?
6 public schools are located in East Syracuse.
What percentage of students in East Syracuse go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in East Syracuse are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Syracuse?
East Syracuse public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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