For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,338 students in Massena, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Massena, NY are Jefferson Elementary School, Nightengale Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massena, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Massena have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Massena, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
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 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
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 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Massena, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Massena, NY include Jefferson Elementary School, Nightengale Elementary School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Massena?
3 public elementary schools are located in Massena.
What is the racial composition of students in Massena?
Massena public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Massena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Massena include: Nightengale Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School, Nightengale Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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