For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,276 students in Lowville, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Lowville, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lowville, NY are Lowville High School, Lowville Middle School and Lowville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowville, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lowville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lowville, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lowville, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Lowville, NY include Lowville High School, Lowville Middle School and Lowville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lowville?
3 public schools are located in Lowville.
What percentage of students in Lowville go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lowville are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lowville?
Lowville public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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