For the 2025 school year, there are 40 public preschools serving 17,962 students in Onondaga County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Onondaga County, NY are Tecumseh Elementary School, K C Heffernan Elementary School and Moses Dewitt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onondaga County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Onondaga County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Onondaga County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tecumseh Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Nottingham Rd
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8320
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8320
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
K C Heffernan Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Learners Lndg
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6100
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6100
Gr: PK-3 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Moses Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8370
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8370
Gr: PK-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Jamesville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6409 E Seneca Tpke
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8460
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315) 445-8460
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7864 Hicks Rd
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6127
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6127
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Mae E Reynolds School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Deerwood Dr
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6124
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6124
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Syracuse Latin School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7344 O'brien Rd
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6130
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6130
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Stonehedge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Sanderson Dr
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4631
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4631
Gr: PK-4 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Elbridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 E Main St
Elbridge, NY 13060
(315) 689-8540
Elbridge, NY 13060
(315) 689-8540
Gr: PK-3 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tully Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 State St
Tully, NY 13159
(315) 696-6213
Tully, NY 13159
(315) 696-6213
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14 Ford St
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6121
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6121
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9076 North Rd
Bridgeport, NY 13030
(315) 687-2272
Bridgeport, NY 13030
(315) 687-2272
Gr: PK-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
C Grant Grimshaw School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5957 Us Rt 20w
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Harry E Elden Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 E Oneida St
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6118
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-6118
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Fabius-pompey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7800 Main St
Fabius, NY 13063
(315) 683-5857
Fabius, NY 13063
(315) 683-5857
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
Lyncourt School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2707-2709 Court St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 455-7571
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 455-7571
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Lemoyne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1528 Lemoyne Ave
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4590
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4590
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1919.
Edward Smith K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Lancaster Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2020.
Huntington K-8 School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sunnycrest Rd
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4565
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4565
Gr: PK-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2121.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 Emerson Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2222.
Salem Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 Durston Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4570
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4570
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4490
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4490
Gr: PK-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2424.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
428 S Alvord St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4550
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2525.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Wadsworth St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4670
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
Frazer K-8 School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
741 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Gr: PK-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
Roberts K-8 School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
Meachem Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
171 Spaulding Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4610
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
530 Stolp Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 W Newell St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4605
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4605
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Van Duyn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Loomis Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4660
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Dr Weeks Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 Hawley Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4097
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4097
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
Onondaga Nation School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rr 1-rt 11a
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 469-6991
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 469-6991
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #3434.
Steam At Dr King Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
416 E Raynor Ave
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Delaware Primary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Onondaga County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1607 South Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4480
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
312 Oswego St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Gr: K-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Central Ny Charter School For Math & (Closed 2006)
Charter School
601 East Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 472-5914
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 472-5914
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Minority enrollment: 91%
309 W Brighton Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
900 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Gr: 5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
416 E Raynor Ave
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Gr: PK-7 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Elmcrest Childrens Ctrgirls Campus (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
960 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 446-6250
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 446-6250
227 Magnolia St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4376
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4376
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
741 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Gr: K-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
95 Hazard St
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 468-1421
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 468-1421
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Hillbrook Detention Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4949 Velasko
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 435-1421
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 435-1421
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4404
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4404
Gr: 1-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Hutchings Child & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
645 Madison Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 473-4093
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 473-4093
Gr: 3-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 27%
1607 South Geddes Street
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4480
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Fellows Ave And Harvard Place
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4444
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4444
Gr: 8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
7053 Buckley Rd
Liverpool, NY 13088
(315) 453-0272
Liverpool, NY 13088
(315) 453-0272
Gr: K-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Ocdmh Day Treatment Prog For Chldrn (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
520 Cedar St
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-7706
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-7706
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students Minority enrollment: 29%
101 East Ave
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4877
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4877
Gr: K-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
312 Oswego St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Onondaga County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Onondaga County, NY include Tecumseh Elementary School, K C Heffernan Elementary School and Moses Dewitt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Onondaga County?
40 public preschools are located in Onondaga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Onondaga County?
Onondaga County public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Onondaga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Onondaga County include: Van Buren Elementary School vs. Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School, Meachem Elementary School vs. Mckinley-brighton Elementary School, Mckinley-brighton Elementary School vs. Meachem Elementary School
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