| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Central School District | Copenhagen | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 477 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lowville Academy and Central School District | Lowville | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1,304 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| South Lewis Central School District | Brantingham | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 1,046 | 3 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Harrisville Central School District | Harrisville | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 328 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Beaver River Central School District | Beaver Falls | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 882 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Adirondack Central School District | West Leyden | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 1,195 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lewis County compares
Together they enroll 5,232 students across 16 schools. The largest is Lowville Academy and Central School District with 1,304 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the New York average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Lewis County, New York
Lewis County has 6 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lewis County is Copenhagen Central School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NY State tests 2023–24), ranked against all districts in New York. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lewis County, NY?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Lewis County, NY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lewis County, NY?
Of the districts serving Lewis County, Copenhagen Central School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 77th percentile among New York school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New York reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New York and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New York only, never across state lines.