For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 890 students in Watertown, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in Watertown, NY is Case Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Watertown, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Case Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1237 Washington St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3870
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3870
Grades: 7-8
| 591 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Watertown, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Watertown, NY include Case Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Watertown?
2 public middle schools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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