For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,729 students in the neighborhood of Westside, Syracuse, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Westside are Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler, Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School and Frazer K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westside, Syracuse, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Westside, Syracuse, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler
(Math: 34% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
227 Magnolia St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4408
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4408
Grades: 9-12
| 1,077 students
Rank: #22.
Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 428-8997
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 428-8997
Grades: K-12
| 992 students
Rank: #33.
Frazer K-8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
741 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Grades: PK-8
| 787 students
Rank: #44.
Syracuse Stem At Blodgett
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 Oswego St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Grades: 6-8
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Seymour Dual Language Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
108 Shonnard St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4645
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4645
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Syracuse, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Syracuse, NY include Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler, Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School and Frazer K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside, Syracuse?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside, Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westside, Syracuse?
the neighborhood of Westside, Syracuse public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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