For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,600 students in Jamestown, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 193 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Jamestown, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jamestown, NY are Southwestern Senior High School, Jamestown High School and Abraham Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamestown, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Jamestown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jamestown, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Senior High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6273
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6273
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Jamestown High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 E 2nd St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-3470
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-3470
Gr: 9-12 | 1,292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Front St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Gr: PK-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-1881
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-1881
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
195 Martin Rd
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Persell Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 Baker St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Gr: 5-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Carlyle C Ring Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Gr: PK-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
159 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Gr: 5-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Clinton V Bush Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Pardee Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4401
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4401
Gr: PK-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Samuel G Love Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 E 8th St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4405
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4405
Gr: PK-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Cole Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4404
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4404
Gr: PK-4 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Jamestown, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jamestown, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Jamestown, NY include Southwestern Senior High School, Jamestown High School and Abraham Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jamestown?
12 public schools are located in Jamestown.
What percentage of students in Jamestown go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Jamestown are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown?
Jamestown public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jamestown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jamestown include: Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. George Washington Middle School, Clinton V Bush Elementary School vs. Carlyle C Ring Elementary School, Persell Middle School vs. George Washington Middle School
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