For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,219 students in the neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Valley are Expeditionary Learning Middle School, Meachem Elementary School and Clary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 Valley, Syracuse, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Expeditionary Learning Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4942 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-6416
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-6416
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Clary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Amidon Dr
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4411
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4411
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse, NY include Expeditionary Learning Middle School, Meachem Elementary School and Clary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse?
the neighborhood of Valley, Syracuse public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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