For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 805 students in 13205, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 13205, NY are Expeditionary Learning Middle School, Clary Middle School and Brighton Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 13205 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 13205, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13205, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
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 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
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 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Brighton Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
309 W Brighton Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 13205, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 13205, NY include Expeditionary Learning Middle School, Clary Middle School and Brighton Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 13205?
3 public middle schools are located in 13205.
What is the racial composition of students in 13205?
13205 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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