Kernan Elementary School
Utica, NY · Utica City School District · Grades K-6
2,004th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 14%▲ Improving
Kernan Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Kernan Elementary School 2,004th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 14th in 2025 — improving.
Kernan Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Kernan Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 583 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.4% | 31.2% | ▲ 10.8 pts | |
| Black | 31.6% | 29.3% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 25.2% | 16.8% | ▼ 8.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.3% | 13.0% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 10.5% | 9.4% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Kernan Elementary School
Typical home value $209K in zip 13502 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Kernan Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Watson Williams Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 1.2 mi away1,855th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 39% - 4Martin Luther King Jr Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 1.2 mi away1,490th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 50% - 2John F Hughes Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 1.5 mi away1,872nd of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 41% - 2Roscoe Conkling Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 1.8 mi away1,998th of 2,326
ELA 34% · Math 35% - 2Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 2.2 mi away1,966th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 35% - 3Hugh R Jones Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 2.3 mi away1,667th of 2,326
ELA 43% · Math 44% - 3Christopher Columbus Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 2.3 mi away1,814th of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 40% - 8Marcy Elementary SchoolWhitesboro Central School District · 2.4 mi away620th of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 74%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Kernan Elementary School in?
Kernan Elementary School is part of the Utica City School District district in Utica, New York.
Is Kernan Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kernan Elementary School 2,004th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Kernan Elementary School?
Hispanic 31%, Black 29%, White 17%, Two or more races 13% (583 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kernan Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13502 is $209K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.