For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,527 students in 13601, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 13601, NY are Harold T Wiley School, Sherman School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 13601 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 13601, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13601, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harold T Wiley School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Washington St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3780
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3780
Grades: 5-6
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
Sherman School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
836 Sherman St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3760
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3760
Grades: K-4
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
171 E Hoard St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3750
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3750
Grades: K-4
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Knickerbocker School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
739 Knickerbocker Dr
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3740
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3740
Grades: K-4
| 360 students
Rank: #55.
Ohio Street School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1537 Ohio St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3755
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3755
Grades: K-4
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Starbuck Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 E Hoard St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3765
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3765
Grades: K-4
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
20104 State Rte 3
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 779-7010
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 779-7010
Grades: K-12
| 299 students
13601, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 elementary schools in 13601, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 13601, NY include Harold T Wiley School, Sherman School and North Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 13601?
7 public elementary schools are located in 13601.
What is the racial composition of students in 13601?
13601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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