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Best St. Lawrence County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 7,454 students in St. Lawrence County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Lawrence County, NY are Colton-pierrepont Central School, Lawrence Avenue Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Lawrence County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Lawrence County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in St. Lawrence County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colton-pierrepont Central School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4921 State Hwy 56
Colton, NY 13625
(315) 262-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
75 Bayley Rd
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3730
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Nightengale Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
84 Nightengale Ave
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3750
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Owl Ave
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3740
Gr: PK-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Madrid-waddington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2582 State Hwy 345
Madrid, NY 13660
(315) 322-5634
Gr: PK-7 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Heuvelton Central School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
87 Washington St
Heuvelton, NY 13654
(315) 344-2414
Gr: PK-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Morristown Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
408 Gouverneur St
Morristown, NY 13664
(315) 375-8814
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Madill School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Jefferson Ave
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-7729
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1010.
Lisbon Central School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6866 County Rt 10
Lisbon, NY 13658
(315) 393-4951
Gr: PK-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
F S Banford Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
99 State St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-8561
Gr: PK-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Hammond Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
51 S Main St
Hammond, NY 13646
(315) 324-5931
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1313.
Saint Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1039 State Hwy 11c
Brasher Falls, NY 13613
(315) 389-5131
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Parishville-hopkinton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12 County Rt 47
Parishville, NY 13672
(315) 265-4642
Gr: PK-6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1515.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801-809 Park St
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-4264
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1616.
Hermon-dekalb Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
709 E Dekalb Rd
De Kalb Junction, NY 13630
(315) 347-3442
Gr: PK-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1717.
Norwood-norfolk Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7852 State Hwy 56
Norwood, NY 13668
(315) 353-6674
Gr: PK-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1818.
Edwards-knox Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2512 County Route 24
Hermon, NY 13652
(315) 562-8132
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Clifton-fine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11 Hall Ave
Star Lake, NY 13690
(315) 848-3333
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Gouverneur Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Gleason St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-2260
Gr: PK-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Lawrence County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Lawrence County, NY include Colton-pierrepont Central School, Lawrence Avenue Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Lawrence County?
20 public preschools are located in St. Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Lawrence County?
St. Lawrence County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in St. Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?

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