For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,992 students in 13501, NY (there are , serving 56 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 13501, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 13501, NY are Thomas R Proctor High School, Hugh R Jones Elementary School and Albany Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 13501 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13501, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13501, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas R Proctor High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1203 Hilton Ave
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6489
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6489
Grades: 9-12
| 2,725 students
Rank: #22.
Hugh R Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2630 Remington Rd
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6740
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6740
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Albany Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Albany St
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6500
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6500
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
Christopher Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
934 Armory Dr
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6520
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6520
Grades: K-6
| 636 students
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Square St
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6721
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6721
Grades: K-6
| 298 students
Rank: #66.
Watson Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 Elmwood Pl
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6780
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6780
Grades: K-6
| 602 students
Rank: #77.
John F Hughes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 Prospect St
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6620
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6620
Grades: K-6
| 378 students
Rank: #88.
Roscoe Conkling Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Mohawk St
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6815
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6815
Grades: K-6
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 13501, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 13501, NY include Thomas R Proctor High School, Hugh R Jones Elementary School and Albany Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 13501?
8 public schools are located in 13501.
What percentage of students in 13501 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 13501 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13501?
13501 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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