For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,287 students in Lowville Academy & Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lowville Academy & Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,287 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Lowville Academy & Central School District, which is ranked #276 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%

Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
30%
# Black Students
10 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,166 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
91%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
76 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
97
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
93
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
98
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
81
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
104
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
99
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
80
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
102
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
14
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,838 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$28 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$22,010
$31,307

Spending / Student
$21,838
$32,183

Best Lowville Academy & Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowville High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9015
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9015
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Lowville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9010
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9010
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Lowville Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9005
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9005
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lowville Academy & Central School District?
Lowville Academy & Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,287 students.
What is the rank of Lowville Academy & Central School District?
Lowville Academy & Central School District is ranked #276 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowville Academy & Central School District?
91% of Lowville Academy & Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lowville Academy & Central School District?
Lowville Academy & Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lowville Academy & Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,838 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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