For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,709 students in Carthage, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carthage, NY are Carthage Middle School, Carthage Elementary School and West Carthage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Carthage, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carthage Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21986 Cole Rd
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-5020
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-5020
Gr: 5-8 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Beaver Ln
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1570
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1570
Gr: PK-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21568 Cole Rd
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-2400
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-2400
Gr: PK-4 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carthage, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carthage, NY include Carthage Middle School, Carthage Elementary School and West Carthage Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carthage?
3 public elementary schools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Carthage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Carthage include: West Carthage Elementary School vs. Carthage Elementary School, Carthage Elementary School vs. West Carthage Elementary School
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