North Elementary School
Watertown, NY · Watertown City School District · Grades K-4
2,116th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
North Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks North Elementary School 2,116th 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 9% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 9th in 2025 — declining.
North Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
North Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 440 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.1% | 64.8% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.8% | 20.2% | ▲ 12.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 15.0% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 8.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near North Elementary School
Typical home value $202K in zip 13601 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near North Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Starbuck Elementary SchoolWatertown City School District · 0.2 mi away1,907th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 43% - 1Ohio Street SchoolWatertown City School District · 1.4 mi away2,232nd of 2,326
ELA 19% · Math 26% - 2Knickerbocker SchoolWatertown City School District · 1.7 mi away1,912th of 2,326
ELA 34% · Math 41% - 4Sherman SchoolWatertown City School District · 1.8 mi away1,554th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 47% - 4Brownville SchoolGeneral Brown Central School District · 3.6 mi away1,480th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 47% - 4Calcium Primary SchoolIndian River Central School District · 3.9 mi away1,627th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 46% - 5Black River SchoolCarthage Central School District · 5.5 mi away1,181st of 2,326
ELA 53% · Math 57% - –Dexter Elementary SchoolGeneral Brown Central School District · 7 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North Elementary School in?
North Elementary School is part of the Watertown City School District district in Watertown, New York.
Is North Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Elementary School 2,116th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of North Elementary School?
White 65%, Two or more races 20%, Hispanic 15% (440 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Elementary 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.