For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,944 students in 13502, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 13502, NY are Deerfield Elementary School, General Herkimer Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 13502 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 13502, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13502, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deerfield Elementary 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
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
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: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 583 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center For Children & Youth
Special Education School
1400 Noyes St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 738-3745
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 738-3745
Grades: 1-11
| 20 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 elementary schools in 13502, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 13502, NY include Deerfield Elementary School, General Herkimer Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 13502?
5 public elementary schools are located in 13502.
What is the racial composition of students in 13502?
13502 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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