Top 5 Best Watertown Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,158 students in Watertown, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 481 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Watertown, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Watertown, NY are Watertown Senior High School, North Elementary School and Sherman School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Watertown, NY Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watertown Senior High School
Math: 89% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1335 Washington St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,068 students
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
171 E Hoard St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3750
Grades: K-4
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Sherman School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
836 Sherman St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3760
Grades: K-4
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Harold T Wiley School
Math: 27% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1351 Washington St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3780
Grades: 5-6
| 618 students
Rank: #55.
Knickerbocker School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
739 Knickerbocker Dr
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3740
Grades: K-4
| 351 students
Rank: #66.
Ohio Street School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1537 Ohio St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3755
Grades: K-4
| 310 students
Rank: #77.
Case Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1237 Washington St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3870
Grades: 7-8
| 606 students
Rank: #88.
Starbuck Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
430 E Hoard St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3765
Grades: K-4
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson-lewis-hamilton-herkimer-oneida Boces
Special Education School
20104 State Rte 3
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 779-7010
Grades: K-12
| 250 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Watertown, New York

Watertown, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
311 N Massey St
Watertown, NY 13601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dry Hl
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-7490
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Watertown, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Watertown, NY include Watertown Senior High School, North Elementary School and Sherman School.
How many public schools are located in Watertown, NY?
9 public schools are located in Watertown, NY.
What percentage of students in Watertown, NY go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Watertown, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown, NY?
Watertown, NY public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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