For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,161 students in Lewis County, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 160 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Lewis County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lewis County, NY are Beaver River Senior High School, Lowville High School and South Lewis High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lewis County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaver River Senior High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9508 Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Lowville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9015
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9015
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
South Lewis High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2520
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2520
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
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 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
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 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Lowville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9005
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9005
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
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 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
South Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2600
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2600
Gr: PK-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
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 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Harrisville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14371 Pirate Ln
Harrisville, NY 13648
(315) 543-2707
Harrisville, NY 13648
(315) 543-2707
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
West Leyden Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1157 Fish Creek Rd
West Leyden, NY 13489
(315) 942-9280
West Leyden, NY 13489
(315) 942-9280
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
Beaver River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9508 Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lewis County, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Lewis County, NY include Beaver River Senior High School, Lowville High School and South Lewis High School.
How many public schools are located in Lewis County?
13 public schools are located in Lewis County.
What percentage of students in Lewis County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Lewis County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lewis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lewis County include: Beaver River Senior High School vs. Copenhagen Central School, Beaver River Senior High School vs. Lowville High School, Lowville Elementary School vs. Copenhagen Central School
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