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 Lowville Middle School, Copenhagen Central School and Harrisville Junior-senior High 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 51% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), 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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Copenhagen Central School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3020 Mechanic St
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Gr: PK-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Harrisville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14371 Pirate Ln
Harrisville, NY 13648
(315) 543-2920
Harrisville, NY 13648
(315) 543-2920
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
South Lewis Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2570
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2570
Gr: 5-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Beaver River Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9508 Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Gr: 6-12 | 590 students Minority enrollment: 3%
3020 Mechanic Street
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Gr: 7-12 | 305 students Minority enrollment: 2%
5960 Main St
Glenfield, NY 13343
(315) 348-2620
Glenfield, NY 13343
(315) 348-2620
Gr: PK-4 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
3336 Lincoln St
Port Leyden, NY 13433
(315) 348-2660
Port Leyden, NY 13433
(315) 348-2660
Gr: PK-4 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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 Lowville Middle School, Copenhagen Central School and Harrisville Junior-senior High 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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