For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 570 students in the neighborhood of Far Westside, Syracuse, NY.
The top ranked public school in Far Westside is Porter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Far Westside, Syracuse, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Far Westside, Syracuse, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Porter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 Emerson Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ontech Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
810 Willis Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 396-0558
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 396-0558
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Far Westside, Syracuse, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Far Westside, Syracuse, NY include Porter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Far Westside, Syracuse?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Far Westside, Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Far Westside, Syracuse?
the neighborhood of Far Westside, Syracuse public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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