For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,807 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 86%).
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 36% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Jamestown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jamestown, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6273
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6273
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Jamestown High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 E 2nd St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-3470
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 1,304 students
Rank: #33.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Front St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Grades: PK-4
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-1881
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-1881
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #55.
Clinton V Bush Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Pardee Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4401
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4401
Grades: PK-4
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #77.
Samuel G Love Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 E 8th St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4405
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4405
Grades: PK-4
| 293 students
Rank: #88.
Carlyle C Ring Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Grades: PK-4
| 377 students
Rank: #99.
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Cole Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4404
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4404
Grades: PK-4
| 514 students
Rank: #1010.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
195 Martin Rd
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Grades: 5-8
| 408 students
Rank: #1111.
Persell Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Baker St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Grades: 5-8
| 431 students
Rank: #1212.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
159 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Grades: 5-8
| 463 students
Jamestown, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
41 Hebner St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4408
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4408
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Salvation Army Agnes Home (The) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6 Broadhead Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
Jamestown, NY 14701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, NY?
12 public schools are located in Jamestown, NY.
What percentage of students in Jamestown, NY go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Jamestown, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown, NY?
Jamestown, NY public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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