Public schools in Syracuse, UT
10 open public schools with an address in Syracuse, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,705
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22:1
Utah median 20.9:1
Charter schools
4
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Syracuse public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Syracuse, UT: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,705 students, an average of 1,088 per school. The largest campus is Syracuse High (2,608 students), and the largest elementary school is Bluff Ridge School (915).
Davis District operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 22:1, higher than the statewide school median of 20.9:1. 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.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 15% 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 Syracuse
Elementary schools in Syracuse
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff Ridge School Davis District | PK–06 | 915 | 21:1 | |
| Buffalo Point School Davis District · Magnet | PK–06 | 726 | 24.6:1 | |
| Cook School Davis District | PK–06 | 657 | 21.8:1 | |
| Syracuse Arts Academy - North Syracuse Arts Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 730 | 20.9:1 | |
| Syracuse School Davis District · Magnet | PK–06 | 865 | 22.2:1 |
Middle schools in Syracuse
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Arts Academy -Antelope Jr High Syracuse Arts Academy · Charter | 07–09 | — | — | |
| Syracuse Jr High Davis District | 07–09 | 1,216 | 24.8:1 |
High schools in Syracuse
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High Davis District | 10–12 | 2,608 | 25.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Syracuse
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Arts Academy - Antelope Syracuse Arts Academy · Charter | KG–09 | 988 | 17.5:1 | |
| Syracuse Arts Academy South Syracuse Arts Academy · Charter | KG–09 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.8%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black1%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Syracuse schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,705 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Syracuse
How many public schools are in Syracuse, UT?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Syracuse: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 8,705 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Syracuse?
Schools with an address in Syracuse belong to 2 education agencies, led by Davis District (6 schools), Syracuse Arts Academy (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Syracuse?
Syracuse High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Syracuse, with 2,608 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Syracuse?
Yes. 4 of the 10 public schools in Syracuse are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Syracuse Arts Academy - Antelope, Syracuse Arts Academy - North, Syracuse Arts Academy -Antelope Jr High. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Syracuse schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Syracuse public schools is 22:1, higher than the Utah school median of 20.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in 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 Utah cities