Total enrollment
26,394
-1,275 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
46 schools in Syracuse
New York · Public K-12
Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Syracuse's 46 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 26,394 students (26 elementary, 9 middle, and 8 high).
7-year change in Syracuse
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
45
-1 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
27%
was 32%
% Hispanic
14%
was 12%
% Black
44%
was 42%
% Asian
6%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
146,384
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
26,394
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
46
public K-12
About Syracuse
Syracuse, New York is home to 46 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 26,394 students. By school count, it is a high-population city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 26 elementary, 9 middle, 8 high, and 3 other.
Average school size in Syracuse is around 574 students, 11% above the New York average of about 519.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 26,394 students, declined 5% from the 27,669 reported in SY 2017-18. Syracuse now counts 45 public schools, down from 46 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 32% to 27%.
On allk12, the community for Syracuse discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.