Knickerbocker School
Watertown, NY · Watertown City School District
Regular public school · Grades K-4 · City, small
1,912th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 18%▼ Declining
739 KNICKERBOCKER DR, Watertown, NY 13601
(315)785-3740NCES ID 363012004051Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Knickerbocker School 1,912th 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 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2019 to 18th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate · no science: NY tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 360 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.2% | 71.7% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.1% | 10.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 10.6% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| Black | 9.4% | 5.8% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 4.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 4.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $202K in zip 13601 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Knickerbocker School
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What school district is Knickerbocker School in?
Knickerbocker School is part of the Watertown City School District district in Watertown, New York.
Is Knickerbocker School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Knickerbocker School 1,912th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Knickerbocker School?
White 72%, Hispanic 11%, Two or more races 11%, Black 6% (360 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Knickerbocker School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13601 is $202K 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.