For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,561 students in Jefferson County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, NY are Sackets Harbor Central School, Bashaw Elementary School and La Fargeville Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sackets Harbor Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 S Broad St
Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
(315) 646-3575
Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
(315) 646-3575
Grades: PK-12
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Bashaw Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 S Esselstyne
Clayton, NY 13624
(315) 654-2142
Clayton, NY 13624
(315) 654-2142
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
La Fargeville Central School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20414 Sunrise Ave
La Fargeville, NY 13656
(315) 658-2241
La Fargeville, NY 13656
(315) 658-2241
Grades: PK-12
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Guardino Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 High St
Clayton, NY 13624
(315) 686-5594
Clayton, NY 13624
(315) 686-5594
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
Lyme Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11868 Academy St
Chaumont, NY 13622
(315) 649-2417
Chaumont, NY 13622
(315) 649-2417
Grades: PK-12
| 330 students
Rank: #66.
Belleville Henderson Central School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8372 County Rt 75
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 846-5121
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 846-5121
Grades: PK-12
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
Philadelphia Primary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Sand St
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-3432
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-3432
Grades: PK-3
| 100 students
Rank: #88.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Grove St
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Grades: PK-2
| 314 students
Rank: #99.
Evans Mills Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8442 S Main St
Evans Mills, NY 13637
(315) 629-4331
Evans Mills, NY 13637
(315) 629-4331
Grades: PK-3
| 371 students
Rank: #1010.
Alexandria Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
34 Bolton Ave
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
(315) 482-9971
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
(315) 482-9971
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #1111.
Maynard P Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13180 Us Rt 11
Adams Center, NY 13606
(315) 583-5418
Adams Center, NY 13606
(315) 583-5418
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #1212.
Calcium Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25440 Indian River Dr
Calcium, NY 13616
(315) 629-1100
Calcium, NY 13616
(315) 629-1100
Grades: PK-3
| 536 students
Rank: #1313.
Mannsville Manor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
423 N Main St
Mannsville, NY 13661
(315) 465-4281
Mannsville, NY 13661
(315) 465-4281
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cape Vincent Correction Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Rt 12e Box 599
Cape Vincent, NY 13618
(315) 654-4100
Cape Vincent, NY 13618
(315) 654-4100
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
6 Institute St
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4841
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4841
Grades: K-6
| 216 students
Jefferson County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
311 N Massey St
Watertown, NY 13601
Watertown, NY 13601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Watertown Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Dry Hl
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-7490
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-7490
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, NY include Sackets Harbor Central School, Bashaw Elementary School and La Fargeville Central School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County, NY?
13 public preschools are located in Jefferson County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, NY?
Jefferson County, NY public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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