Top 5 Best Lewis County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,453 students in Lewis County, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lewis County, NY are Copenhagen Central School, Harrisville Junior-senior High School and Lowville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lewis County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Copenhagen Central School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3020 Mechanic St
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Grades: PK-12
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14371 Pirate Ln
Harrisville, NY 13648
(315) 543-2920
Grades: 7-12
| 171 students
Rank: #33.
Lowville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9010
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
South Lewis Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2570
Grades: 5-8
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Beaver River Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9508 Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lewis County, NY

Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Grades: 6-12
| 590 students
5837 Main St
Constableville, NY 13325
(315) 348-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3020 Mechanic Street
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Grades: 7-12
| 305 students
5960 Main St
Glenfield, NY 13343
(315) 348-2620
Grades: PK-4
| 199 students
Outer Stowe St
Lowville, NY 13367
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3336 Lincoln St
Port Leyden, NY 13433
(315) 348-2660
Grades: PK-4
| 171 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lewis County, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lewis County, NY include Copenhagen Central School, Harrisville Junior-senior High School and Lowville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lewis County?
5 public middle schools are located in Lewis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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