For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,561 students in Jamestown, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jamestown, NY are Southwestern Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and George Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamestown, 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 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Jamestown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Jamestown, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Martin Rd
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4411
Grades: 5-8
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
159 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4413
Grades: 5-8
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Persell Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Baker St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4406
Grades: 5-8
| 362 students
Jamestown, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
41 Hebner St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4408
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4408
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Salvation Army Agnes Home (The) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6 Broadhead Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
Jamestown, NY 14701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jamestown, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jamestown, NY include Southwestern Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and George Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jamestown?
4 public middle schools are located in Jamestown.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown?
Jamestown public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jamestown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jamestown include: Persell Middle School vs. George Washington Middle School, George Washington Middle School vs. Persell Middle School
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