For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,991 students in Jamestown, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jamestown, NY are Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Southwestern Middle School and Southwestern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamestown, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jamestown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jamestown, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Front St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Grades: PK-4
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-1881
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-1881
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Carlyle C Ring Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Grades: PK-4
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Martin Rd
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Grades: 5-8
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
Clinton V Bush Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Pardee Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4401
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4401
Grades: PK-4
| 262 students
Rank: #77.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
159 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Grades: 5-8
| 467 students
Rank: #88.
Persell Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Baker St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Grades: 5-8
| 362 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 509 students
Rank: #1010.
Samuel G Love Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 E 8th St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4405
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4405
Grades: PK-4
| 286 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 elementary schools in Jamestown, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jamestown, NY include Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Southwestern Middle School and Southwestern Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jamestown?
10 public elementary schools are located in Jamestown.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown?
Jamestown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jamestown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jamestown include: Clinton V Bush Elementary School vs. Carlyle C Ring Elementary School, Carlyle C Ring Elementary School vs. Clinton V Bush Elementary School, Persell Middle School vs. George Washington Middle School
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