For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 537 students in 13624, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 13624, NY are Thousand Islands Middle School, Bashaw Elementary School and Guardino Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 13624 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 13624, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13624, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thousand Islands Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8487 County Rt 9
Clayton, NY 13624
(315) 686-5594
Clayton, NY 13624
(315) 686-5594
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Bashaw Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 S Esselstyne
Clayton, NY 13624
(315) 654-2142
Clayton, NY 13624
(315) 654-2142
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Guardino Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 High St
Clayton, NY 13624
(315) 686-5594
Clayton, NY 13624
(315) 686-5594
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 13624, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 13624, NY include Thousand Islands Middle School, Bashaw Elementary School and Guardino Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 13624?
3 public elementary schools are located in 13624.
What is the racial composition of students in 13624?
13624 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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