Best Eastside Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,389 students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Eastside are Nottingham High School, Syracuse Latin School and Edward Smith K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nottingham High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3100 E Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 1,350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Syracuse Latin School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Edward Smith K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 Lancaster Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4490
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse, NY include Nottingham High School, Syracuse Latin School and Edward Smith K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse?
the neighborhood of Eastside, Syracuse public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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