For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,448 students in Watertown, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Watertown, NY is Watertown Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Watertown, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watertown Senior High School, with 70% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Watertown, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watertown Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1335 Washington St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3800
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson-lewis-hamilton-herkimer-oneida Boces
Special Education School
20104 State Rte 3
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 779-7010
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 779-7010
Gr: K-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Watertown, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Watertown Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Dry Hl
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-7490
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-7490
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Watertown, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Watertown, NY include Watertown Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Watertown?
2 public high schools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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