For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,408 students in Gouverneur, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 110 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Gouverneur, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gouverneur, NY are Gouverneur High School, Gouverneur Middle School and Gouverneur Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gouverneur, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Gouverneur have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gouverneur, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gouverneur High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
113 E Barney St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1900
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Gouverneur Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Wilson St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1903
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1903
Gr: 5-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Gouverneur Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Gleason St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-2260
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-2260
Gr: PK-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Gouverneur, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3845 State Hwy 58
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1949
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1949
Gr: K-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Gouverneur Correctional Facilty (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Scotch Settlement Rd
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-7351
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-7351
Gr: Inquire with school
25 Wilson St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-3200
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-3200
Gr: 3-4 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gouverneur, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Gouverneur, NY include Gouverneur High School, Gouverneur Middle School and Gouverneur Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gouverneur?
3 public schools are located in Gouverneur.
What percentage of students in Gouverneur go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Gouverneur are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gouverneur?
Gouverneur public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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