For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,207 students in 13601, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,120 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 13601, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 13601, NY are Watertown Senior High School, Case Middle School and Harold T Wiley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 13601 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13601, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13601, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watertown Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1335 Washington St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3800
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Case Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1237 Washington St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3870
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3870
Gr: 7-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Harold T Wiley School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Washington St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3780
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3780
Gr: 5-6 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
171 E Hoard St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3750
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3750
Gr: K-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Sherman School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
836 Sherman St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3760
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3760
Gr: K-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Knickerbocker School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
739 Knickerbocker Dr
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3740
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3740
Gr: K-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ohio Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1537 Ohio St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3755
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3755
Gr: K-4 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Starbuck Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 E Hoard St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3765
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3765
Gr: K-4 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
20104 State Rte 3
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 779-7010
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 779-7010
Gr: K-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 13601, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 13601, NY include Watertown Senior High School, Case Middle School and Harold T Wiley School.
How many public schools are located in 13601?
9 public schools are located in 13601.
What percentage of students in 13601 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 13601 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13601?
13601 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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