Top 10 Best Lewis County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,050 students in Lewis County, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 157 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Lewis County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Lewis County, NY are Beaver River Senior High School, South Lewis High School and Copenhagen Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Lewis County Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beaver River Senior High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9508 Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
South Lewis High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2520
Grades: 9-12
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Copenhagen Central School
Math: 64% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3020 Mechanic St
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Grades: PK-12
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Lowville High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9015
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Lowville Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9005
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #66.
Harrisville Junior-senior High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14371 Pirate Ln
Harrisville, NY 13648
(315) 543-2920
Grades: 7-12
| 170 students
Rank: #77.
Lowville Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9010
Grades: 6-8
| 276 students
Rank: #88.
Harrisville Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14371 Pirate Ln
Harrisville, NY 13648
(315) 543-2707
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
Rank: #99.
Beaver River Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9508 Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: #1010.
South Lewis Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2570
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students
Rank: #1111.
Beaver River Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9508 Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #1212.
West Leyden Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1157 Fish Creek Rd
West Leyden, NY 13489
(315) 942-9280
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2600
Grades: PK-4
| 403 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lewis County, NY

Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Grades: 6-12
| 590 students
5837 Main St
Constableville, NY 13325
(315) 348-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3020 Mechanic Street
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Grades: 7-12
| 305 students
5960 Main St
Glenfield, NY 13343
(315) 348-2620
Grades: PK-4
| 199 students
Outer Stowe St
Lowville, NY 13367
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3336 Lincoln St
Port Leyden, NY 13433
(315) 348-2660
Grades: PK-4
| 171 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lewis County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Lewis County, NY include Beaver River Senior High School, South Lewis High School and Copenhagen Central School.
How many public schools are located in Lewis County, NY?
13 public schools are located in Lewis County, NY.
What percentage of students in Lewis County, NY go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Lewis County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County, NY?
Lewis County, NY public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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