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Best Public Preschools in Syracuse, NY (2026)
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Best Syracuse Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 11,363 students in Syracuse, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Syracuse, NY are Moses Dewitt Elementary School, Syracuse Latin School and Lyncourt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Syracuse, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Syracuse have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Syracuse, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moses Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8370
Gr: PK-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Syracuse Latin School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Lyncourt School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2707-2709 Court St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 455-7571
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Lemoyne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1528 Lemoyne Ave
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4590
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Edward Smith K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 Lancaster Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Huntington K-8 School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Sunnycrest Rd
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4565
Gr: PK-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Emerson Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Salem Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Durston Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4570
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4490
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
428 S Alvord St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Wadsworth St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Frazer K-8 School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
741 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Gr: PK-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Roberts K-8 School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Meachem Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Spaulding Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
530 Stolp Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
141 W Newell St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4605
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Van Duyn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Loomis Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Dr Weeks Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Hawley Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4097
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
Steam At Dr King Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
416 E Raynor Ave
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Delaware Primary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
Seymour Dual Language Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Shonnard St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4645
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Main Street Elementary School
205 S Main St
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2200
Gr: PK | 236 students Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Syracuse, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Syracuse, NY include Moses Dewitt Elementary School, Syracuse Latin School and Lyncourt School.
How many public preschools are located in Syracuse?
22 public preschools are located in Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of students in Syracuse?
Syracuse public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Syracuse are often viewed compared to one another?

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