For the 2025 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 13,896 students in St. Lawrence County, NY (there are , serving 563 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in St.
Lawrence County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in St. Lawrence County, NY are Potsdam Senior High School, H C Williams Senior High School and Saint Lawrence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Lawrence County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in St. Lawrence County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in St. Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potsdam Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
H C Williams Senior High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 State St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Saint Lawrence High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1039 State Hwy 11c
Brasher Falls, NY 13613
(315) 389-5131
Brasher Falls, NY 13613
(315) 389-5131
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Gouverneur High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
113 E Barney St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1900
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Norwood-norfolk School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7852 State Hwy 56
Norwood, NY 13668
(315) 353-6631
Norwood, NY 13668
(315) 353-6631
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Colton-pierrepont Central School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4921 State Hwy 56
Colton, NY 13625
(315) 262-2100
Colton, NY 13625
(315) 262-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #77.
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Gr: PK-4 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Bayley Rd
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3730
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3730
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Massena Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 Nightengale Ave
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3710
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3710
Gr: 4-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Nightengale Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 Nightengale Ave
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3750
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3750
Gr: PK-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
A A Kingston Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Gr: 5-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Parishville-hopkinton Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12 County Rt 47
Parishville, NY 13672
(315) 265-4642
Parishville, NY 13672
(315) 265-4642
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
Ogdensburg Free Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 State St
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-0900
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-0900
Gr: 7-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1414.
Madrid-waddington Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2582 State Hwy 345
Madrid, NY 13660
(315) 322-5746
Madrid, NY 13660
(315) 322-5746
Gr: 6-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1515.
J M Mckenney Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 State St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Gr: 5-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Owl Ave
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3740
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3740
Gr: PK-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Madrid-waddington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2582 State Hwy 345
Madrid, NY 13660
(315) 322-5634
Madrid, NY 13660
(315) 322-5634
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1818.
Heuvelton Central School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
87 Washington St
Heuvelton, NY 13654
(315) 344-2414
Heuvelton, NY 13654
(315) 344-2414
Gr: PK-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1919.
Morristown Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 Gouverneur St
Morristown, NY 13664
(315) 375-8814
Morristown, NY 13664
(315) 375-8814
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2020.
J William Leary Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 School St
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3720
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3720
Gr: 7-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2121.
Madill School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Jefferson Ave
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-7729
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-7729
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2222.
Lisbon Central School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6866 County Rt 10
Lisbon, NY 13658
(315) 393-4951
Lisbon, NY 13658
(315) 393-4951
Gr: PK-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2323.
St. Lawrence Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1039 State Hwy 11c
Brasher Falls, NY 13613
(315) 389-5131
Brasher Falls, NY 13613
(315) 389-5131
Gr: 5-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2424.
F S Banford Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99 State St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Gr: PK-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2525.
Hammond Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 S Main St
Hammond, NY 13646
(315) 324-5931
Hammond, NY 13646
(315) 324-5931
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2626.
Saint Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1039 State Hwy 11c
Brasher Falls, NY 13613
(315) 389-5131
Brasher Falls, NY 13613
(315) 389-5131
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2727.
Clifton-fine Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 Hall Ave
Star Lake, NY 13690
(315) 848-3333
Star Lake, NY 13690
(315) 848-3333
Gr: 7-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2828.
Parishville-hopkinton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 County Rt 47
Parishville, NY 13672
(315) 265-4642
Parishville, NY 13672
(315) 265-4642
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2929.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801-809 Park St
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-4264
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-4264
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3030.
Hermon-dekalb Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 E Dekalb Rd
De Kalb Junction, NY 13630
(315) 347-3442
De Kalb Junction, NY 13630
(315) 347-3442
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3131.
Edwards-knox Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2512 County Route 24
Hermon, NY 13652
(315) 562-8131
Hermon, NY 13652
(315) 562-8131
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #3232.
Norwood-norfolk Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7852 State Hwy 56
Norwood, NY 13668
(315) 353-6631
Norwood, NY 13668
(315) 353-6631
Gr: 5-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #3333.
Gouverneur Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Wilson St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1903
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1903
Gr: 5-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3434.
Norwood-norfolk Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7852 State Hwy 56
Norwood, NY 13668
(315) 353-6674
Norwood, NY 13668
(315) 353-6674
Gr: PK-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #3535.
Edwards-knox Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2512 County Route 24
Hermon, NY 13652
(315) 562-8132
Hermon, NY 13652
(315) 562-8132
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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St. Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2582 State Highway 345
Madrid, NY 13660
(315) 322-5634
Madrid, NY 13660
(315) 322-5634
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
4921 State Hwy 56
Colton, NY 13625
(315) 262-2100
Colton, NY 13625
(315) 262-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
3845 State Hwy 58
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1949
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-1949
Gr: K-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Gouverneur Correctional Facilty (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Scotch Settlement Rd
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-7351
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-7351
Gr: Inquire with school
29 Leroy Street
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Gr: 5-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1515 Knox
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-7836
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-7836
Gr: K-1 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
P.o. Box 67
Madrid, NY 13660
(315) 322-5634
Madrid, NY 13660
(315) 322-5634
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Ogdensburg Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
One Correction Way
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-0281
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-0281
Gr: Inquire with school
1100 State St
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-0900
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Riverview Correction Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1110 Tibbits Ave
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-8400
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-8400
Gr: Inquire with school
St. Lawrence Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1 Chimney Point Drive
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-3000
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-3000
Gr: 2-11 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 19%
St. Lawrence Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
17 Commerce Lane
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-2430
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-2430
Gr: 9-11 | 2 students
615 Franklin St
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-6271
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-6271
Gr: K-2 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
25 Wilson St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-3200
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-3200
Gr: 3-4 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in St. Lawrence County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in St. Lawrence County, NY include Potsdam Senior High School, H C Williams Senior High School and Saint Lawrence High School.
How many public schools are located in St. Lawrence County?
39 public schools are located in St. Lawrence County.
What percentage of students in St. Lawrence County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in St. Lawrence County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Lawrence County?
St. Lawrence County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in St. Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in St. Lawrence County include: J M Mckenney Middle School vs. A A Kingston Middle School, Heuvelton Central School vs. Lisbon Central School, Ogdensburg Free Academy vs. Lisbon Central School
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