Best 13502 New York Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,459 students in 13502, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 13502, NY are John F Kennedy Middle School and Senator James H Donovan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 13502 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 13502, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 13502, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Deerfield Dr E
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6641
Gr: 7-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Senator James H Donovan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Noyes St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6541
Gr: 7-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center For Children & Youth
Special Education School
1400 Noyes St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 738-3745
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 13502, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 13502, NY include John F Kennedy Middle School and Senator James H Donovan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 13502?
3 public middle schools are located in 13502.
What is the racial composition of students in 13502?
13502 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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