For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 958 students in Gouverneur, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gouverneur, NY are Gouverneur Middle School and Gouverneur Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gouverneur, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gouverneur have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gouverneur, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Gouverneur Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Gleason St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-2260
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-2260
Gr: PK-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gouverneur, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gouverneur, NY include Gouverneur Middle School and Gouverneur Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gouverneur?
2 public elementary schools are located in Gouverneur.
What is the racial composition of students in Gouverneur?
Gouverneur public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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