Kernan Elementary School
Utica, NY · Utica City School District
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · City, small
2,004th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 14%▲ Improving
929 YORK ST, Utica, NY 13502
(315)368-6760NCES ID 362937003954Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 583 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21.1% | 31.2% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| Black | 34.0% | 29.3% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| White | 30.2% | 16.8% | ▼ 13.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 13.0% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| Asian | 8.8% | 9.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $209K in zip 13502 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Kernan Elementary School
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ELA 39% ▲6 · Math 39% ▲3Compare - #1490Martin Luther King Jr Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 1.2 mi away1,490th of 2,326
ELA 46% ▲13 · Math 50% ▲14Compare - #1872John F Hughes Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 1.5 mi away1,872nd of 2,326
ELA 37% ▲4 · Math 41% ▲5Compare - #1998Roscoe Conkling Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 1.8 mi away1,998th of 2,326
ELA 34% ▲1 · Math 35% ▼1Compare - #1966Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 2.2 mi away1,966th of 2,326
ELA 37% ▲4 · Math 35% ▼1Compare - #1667Hugh R Jones Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 2.3 mi away1,667th of 2,326
ELA 43% ▲10 · Math 44% ▲8Compare - #1814Christopher Columbus Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 2.3 mi away1,814th of 2,326
ELA 41% ▲8 · Math 40% ▲4Compare - #620Marcy Elementary SchoolWhitesboro Central School District · 2.4 mi away620th of 2,326
ELA 66% ▲33 · Math 74% ▲38Compare
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.