For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,569 students in Carthage, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 161 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Carthage, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Carthage, NY are Carthage Senior High School, Carthage Middle School and West Carthage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carthage, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carthage Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36500 Nys Rt 26
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-5030
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-5030
Grades: 9-12
| 845 students
Rank: #22.
Carthage Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21986 Cole Rd
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-5020
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-5020
Grades: 5-8
| 930 students
Rank: #33.
West Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21568 Cole Rd
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-2400
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-2400
Grades: PK-4
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Beaver Ln
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1570
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1570
Grades: PK-4
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carthage, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Carthage, NY include Carthage Senior High School, Carthage Middle School and West Carthage Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carthage?
4 public schools are located in Carthage.
What percentage of students in Carthage go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Carthage are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carthage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carthage include: West Carthage Elementary School vs. Carthage Elementary School, Carthage Elementary School vs. West Carthage Elementary School
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