Public schools in North Syracuse, NY
5 open public schools with an address in North Syracuse, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,838
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of North Syracuse public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in North Syracuse, NY: 3 elementary, 2 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,838 students, an average of 568 per school. The largest campus is North Syracuse Junior High School (1,186 students), and the largest elementary school is Smith Road Elementary School (553).
Every listed school belongs to North Syracuse Central School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 44% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving North Syracuse
Elementary schools in North Syracuse
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Road Elementary School North Syracuse Central School District | KG–04 | 326 | 10.4:1 | |
| Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School North Syracuse Central School District | KG–04 | 537 | 12.6:1 | |
| Smith Road Elementary School North Syracuse Central School District | KG–04 | 553 | 12.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in North Syracuse
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street Elementary School North Syracuse Central School District | PK–PK | 236 | — | |
| North Syracuse Junior High School North Syracuse Central School District | 08–09 | 1,186 | 10.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.1%
- Hispanic6.1%
- Black5.7%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 North Syracuse schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,838 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Syracuse
How many public schools are in North Syracuse, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in North Syracuse: 3 elementary, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,838 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Syracuse?
All listed public schools with an address in North Syracuse belong to North Syracuse Central School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
Are there charter schools in North Syracuse?
No school with an address in North Syracuse is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New York.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in North Syracuse schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Syracuse public schools is 11.5:1, similar to the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in North Syracuse guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities