For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,583 students in Jefferson County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, NY are La Fargeville Central School, Lyme Central School and Sackets Harbor Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Fargeville Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20414 Sunrise Ave
La Fargeville, NY 13656
(315) 658-2241
La Fargeville, NY 13656
(315) 658-2241
Grades: PK-12
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Lyme Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11868 Academy St
Chaumont, NY 13622
(315) 649-2417
Chaumont, NY 13622
(315) 649-2417
Grades: PK-12
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Sackets Harbor Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 S Broad St
Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
(315) 646-3575
Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
(315) 646-3575
Grades: PK-12
| 410 students
Rank: #44.
Bashaw Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 S Esselstyne
Clayton, NY 13624
(315) 654-2142
Clayton, NY 13624
(315) 654-2142
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: #55.
Alexandria Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 Bolton Ave
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
(315) 482-9971
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
(315) 482-9971
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
Rank: #66.
Philadelphia Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Sand St
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-3432
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-3432
Grades: PK-3
| 114 students
Rank: #77.
Evans Mills Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8442 S Main St
Evans Mills, NY 13637
(315) 629-4331
Evans Mills, NY 13637
(315) 629-4331
Grades: PK-3
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Belleville Henderson Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8372 County Rt 75
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 846-5121
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 846-5121
Grades: PK-12
| 502 students
Rank: #99.
Dexter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Grove St
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Dexter, NY 13634
(315) 779-2300
Grades: PK-2
| 316 students
Rank: #1010.
Guardino Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 High St
Clayton, NY 13624
(315) 686-5594
Clayton, NY 13624
(315) 686-5594
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1111.
Maynard P Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13180 Us Rt 11
Adams Center, NY 13606
(315) 583-5418
Adams Center, NY 13606
(315) 583-5418
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1212.
Calcium Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25440 Indian River Dr
Calcium, NY 13616
(315) 629-1100
Calcium, NY 13616
(315) 629-1100
Grades: PK-3
| 545 students
Rank: #1313.
Mannsville Manor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
423 N Main St
Mannsville, NY 13661
(315) 465-4281
Mannsville, NY 13661
(315) 465-4281
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cape Vincent Correction Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Rt 12e Box 599
Cape Vincent, NY 13618
(315) 654-4100
Cape Vincent, NY 13618
(315) 654-4100
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
6 Institute St
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4841
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4841
Grades: K-6
| 216 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, NY include La Fargeville Central School, Lyme Central School and Sackets Harbor Central School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
13 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson County include: Evans Mills Primary School vs. Calcium Primary School, Calcium Primary School vs. Evans Mills Primary School, Mannsville Manor Elementary School vs. Philadelphia Primary School
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