For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,438 students in Watertown, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Watertown, NY is Watertown Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Watertown, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watertown Senior High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Watertown, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watertown Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1335 Washington St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3800
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson-lewis-hamilton-herkimer-oneida Boces
Special Education School
20104 State Rte 3
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 779-7010
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 779-7010
Grades: K-12
| 299 students
Watertown, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jefferson County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
311 N Massey St
Watertown, NY 13601
Watertown, NY 13601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Watertown Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Dry Hl
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-7490
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-7490
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Watertown, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Watertown, NY include Watertown Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Watertown?
2 public high schools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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