For the 2025 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 47%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gouverneur High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
113 E Barney St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1900
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Gouverneur Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Wilson St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1903
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1903
Grades: 5-8
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Gouverneur Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Gleason St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-2260
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-2260
Grades: PK-4
| 513 students
13642, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3845 State Hwy 58
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1949
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1949
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
Gouverneur Correctional Facilty (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Scotch Settlement Rd
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-7351
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-7351
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
25 Wilson St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-3200
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-3200
Grades: 3-4
| 222 students
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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