For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,367 students in 13502, NY (there are , serving 941 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 13502, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 13502, NY are Deerfield Elementary School, John F Kennedy Middle School and General Herkimer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 13502 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13502, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13502, NY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5604 Trenton Rd
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 266-3412
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 266-3412
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Deerfield Dr E
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6641
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6641
Gr: 7-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
General Herkimer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Keyes Rd
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6600
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6600
Gr: K-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Senator James H Donovan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Noyes St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6541
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6541
Gr: 7-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
190 Booth St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6700
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Kernan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
929 York St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6760
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6760
Gr: K-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center For Children & Youth
Special Education School
1400 Noyes St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 738-3745
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 738-3745
Gr: 1-11 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 34%
13502, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mohawk Valley Psych Center For Chldrn & (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1400 Noyes Street
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 797-6800
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 797-6800
Gr: 2-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 13502, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 13502, NY include Deerfield Elementary School, John F Kennedy Middle School and General Herkimer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 13502?
7 public schools are located in 13502.
What percentage of students in 13502 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 13502 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13502?
13502 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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