For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,372 students in 13502, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 941 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 13502, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 13502, NY are Deerfield Elementary School, John F Kennedy Middle School and General Herkimer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 13502 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13502, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13502, NY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deerfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5604 Trenton Rd
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 266-3412
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 266-3412
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Deerfield Dr E
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6641
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6641
Grades: 7-8
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
General Herkimer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Keyes Rd
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6600
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6600
Grades: K-6
| 597 students
Rank: #44.
Senator James H Donovan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Noyes St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6541
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6541
Grades: 7-8
| 730 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
190 Booth St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6700
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6700
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
Kernan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
929 York St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6760
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6760
Grades: K-6
| 566 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center For Children & Youth
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1400 Noyes St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 738-3101
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 738-3101
Grades: 3-11
| 10 students
13502, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mohawk Valley Psych Center For Chldrn & (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1400 Noyes Street
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 797-6800
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 797-6800
Grades: 2-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 13502, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 13502, NY include Deerfield Elementary School, John F Kennedy Middle School and General Herkimer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 13502?
7 public schools are located in 13502.
What percentage of students in 13502 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 13502 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13502?
13502 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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