For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,287 students in Lowville Academy & Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lowville Academy & Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,287 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lowville Academy & Central School District, which is ranked #310 of all 1,008 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#305 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
2%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
91%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,838 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,010
$31,324
Spending / Student
$21,838
$32,199
Best Lowville Academy & Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9015
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9015
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lowville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9010
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9010
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Lowville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9005
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9005
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lowville Academy & Central School District?
Lowville Academy & Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,287 students.
What is the rank of Lowville Academy & Central School District?
Lowville Academy & Central School District is ranked #310 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowville Academy & Central School District?
91% of Lowville Academy & Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lowville Academy & Central School District?
Lowville Academy & Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lowville Academy & Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,838 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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