Best Lewis County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,076 students in Lewis County, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lewis County, NY are Lowville Middle School, Copenhagen Central School and Lowville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Lewis County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9010
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Copenhagen Central School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3020 Mechanic St
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Lowville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9005
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
South Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2600
Gr: PK-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
South Lewis Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2570
Gr: 5-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Harrisville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14371 Pirate Ln
Harrisville, NY 13648
(315) 543-2707
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Beaver River Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9508 Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
West Leyden Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1157 Fish Creek Rd
West Leyden, NY 13489
(315) 942-9280
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Beaver River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9508 Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lewis County, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lewis County, NY include Lowville Middle School, Copenhagen Central School and Lowville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lewis County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Lewis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Lewis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lewis County include: Lowville Elementary School vs. Copenhagen Central School, Copenhagen Central School vs. Lowville Elementary School

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