Jamestown City School District

197 Martin Rd
Jamestown, NY 14701-9224
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Jamestown City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,482 students in Jamestown City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Jamestown City School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
4,482 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
427 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jamestown City School District, which is ranked #840 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 75% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#845 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
52%
34%
49%
64%
78%
77%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
26%
30%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
60%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,119 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,249 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,119
$31,307
Spending / Student
$19,249
$32,183

Best Jamestown City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamestown High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
350 E 2nd St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-3470
Gr: 9-12 | 1,354 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Front St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Gr: PK-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
195 Martin Rd
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Gr: 5-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Persell Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Baker St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Gr: 5-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Carlyle C Ring Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
333 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Gr: PK-4 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
159 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Gr: 5-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Clinton V Bush Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Pardee Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4401
Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Samuel G Love Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 E 8th St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4405
Gr: PK-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Cole Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4404
Gr: PK-4 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jamestown City School District?
Jamestown City School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,482 students.
What is the rank of Jamestown City School District?
Jamestown City School District is ranked #840 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown City School District?
60% of Jamestown City School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jamestown City School District?
Jamestown City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Jamestown City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,249 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,482 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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