For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,867 students in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Southside are Bellevue Elementary School, Mckinley-brighton Elementary School and Roberts K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
530 Stolp Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 W Newell St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4605
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4605
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Roberts K-8 School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Grades: PK-8
| 621 students
Rank: #44.
Steam At Dr King Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
416 E Raynor Ave
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse, NY include Bellevue Elementary School, Mckinley-brighton Elementary School and Roberts K-8 School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse?
the neighborhood of Southside, Syracuse public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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