Watson Williams Elementary School
Utica, NY · Utica City School District · Grades K-6
1,855th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
Watson Williams Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Watson Williams Elementary School 1,855th 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 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — improving.
Watson Williams Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Watson Williams Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 602 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17.5% | 33.9% | ▲ 16.4 pts | |
| Black | 43.1% | 32.9% | ▼ 10.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.9% | 17.1% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.1% | 8.1% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 10.3% | 8.0% | ▼ 2.3 pts |
Homes near Watson Williams Elementary School
Typical home value $212K in zip 13501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Watson Williams Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Martin Luther King Jr Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 0.5 mi away1,490th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 50% - 2John F Hughes Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 1 mi away1,872nd of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 41% - 2Kernan Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 1.2 mi away2,004th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 36% - 2Roscoe Conkling Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 1.2 mi away1,998th of 2,326
ELA 34% · Math 35% - 3Christopher Columbus Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 1.4 mi away1,814th of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 40% - 3Hugh R Jones Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 1.7 mi away1,667th of 2,326
ELA 43% · Math 44% - 4Albany Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 1.8 mi away1,584th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 45% - 8Hughes Elementary SchoolNew Hartford Central School District · 2 mi away521st of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 76%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Watson Williams Elementary School in?
Watson Williams Elementary School is part of the Utica City School District district in Utica, New York.
Is Watson Williams Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Watson Williams Elementary School 1,855th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Watson Williams Elementary School?
Asian 34%, Black 33%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 8% (602 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Watson Williams Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13501 is $212K 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.