For the 2025-26 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, North Elementary School and Sherman 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 30% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harold T Wiley School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Washington St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3780
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3780
Gr: 5-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Sherman School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
836 Sherman St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3760
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3760
Gr: K-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Knickerbocker School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
739 Knickerbocker Dr
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3740
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3740
Gr: K-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ohio Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1537 Ohio St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3755
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3755
Gr: K-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Starbuck Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
13601, 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 elementary schools in 13601, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 13601, NY include Harold T Wiley School, North Elementary School and Sherman 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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