Black River School
Black River, NY · Carthage Central School District · Grades PK-4
1,181st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 49%▲ Improving
Black River School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Black River School 1,181st of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 49% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 49th in 2025 — improving.
Black River School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Black River School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 546 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.1% | 64.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.2% | 19.2% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 7.8% | 8.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.6% | 5.7% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Black River School
Typical home value $245K in zip 13612 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Black River School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Calcium Primary SchoolIndian River Central School District · 3.1 mi away1,627th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 46% - 6Evans Mills Primary SchoolIndian River Central School District · 4.8 mi away1,137th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 65% - 1Ohio Street SchoolWatertown City School District · 5.2 mi away2,232nd of 2,326
ELA 19% · Math 26% - 2Starbuck Elementary SchoolWatertown City School District · 5.3 mi away1,907th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 43% - 1North Elementary SchoolWatertown City School District · 5.5 mi away2,116th of 2,326
ELA 31% · Math 27% - 2Knickerbocker SchoolWatertown City School District · 6.5 mi away1,912th of 2,326
ELA 34% · Math 41% - 4Sherman SchoolWatertown City School District · 6.9 mi away1,554th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 47% - 2West Carthage Elementary SchoolCarthage Central School District · 7.5 mi away1,992nd of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Black River School in?
Black River School is part of the Carthage Central School District district in Black River, New York.
Is Black River School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Black River School 1,181st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Black River School?
White 64%, Hispanic 19%, Black 8%, Two or more races 6% (546 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Black River School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13612 is $245K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.