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Best Adams Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 907 students in Adams, NY.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams, NY are Belleville Henderson Central School and Clarke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Adams, NY public elementary schools have an score of 42% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adams have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Adams, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Belleville Henderson Central School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
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8372 County Rt 75
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 846-5121

Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Clarke Middle School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
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11060 Us Rt 11
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531

Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Adams, New York

Adams, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Frederick N. Scholtz Elementary School (Closed 2005)

6 Institute St
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4841

Gr: K-6 | 216 students Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams, NY?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams, NY include Belleville Henderson Central School and Clarke Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Adams?

2 public elementary schools are located in Adams.

What is the racial composition of students in Adams?

Adams public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).