For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,422 students in 13642, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 110 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 13642, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 13642, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 13642 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13642, NY 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13642, NY Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
13642, 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 13642, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 13642, NY include Gouverneur High School, Gouverneur Middle School and Gouverneur Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 13642?
3 public schools are located in 13642.
What percentage of students in 13642 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 13642 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13642?
13642 public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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