For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,461 students in 13219, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 508 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 13219, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 13219, NY are Westhill High School, Cherry Road Elementary School and Onondaga Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 13219 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13219, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13219, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westhill High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4501 Onondaga Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3100
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Cherry Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Cherry Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3300
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3300
Gr: 2-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Onondaga Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
703 Onondaga Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 487-4653
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 487-4653
Gr: K-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Walberta Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3200
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3200
Gr: K-1 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 13219, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 13219, NY include Westhill High School, Cherry Road Elementary School and Onondaga Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 13219?
4 public schools are located in 13219.
What percentage of students in 13219 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 13219 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13219?
13219 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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