For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,277 students in Lewis County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lewis County, NY are Copenhagen Central School, Lowville Elementary School and South Lewis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lewis County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copenhagen Central School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3020 Mechanic St
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Gr: PK-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lowville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9005
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9005
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
South Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2600
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2600
Gr: PK-4 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Harrisville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14371 Pirate Ln
Harrisville, NY 13648
(315) 543-2707
Harrisville, NY 13648
(315) 543-2707
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
West Leyden Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1157 Fish Creek Rd
West Leyden, NY 13489
(315) 942-9280
West Leyden, NY 13489
(315) 942-9280
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Beaver River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9508 Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Artz Rd
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Beaver Falls, NY 13305
(315) 346-1211
Gr: 6-12 | 590 students Minority enrollment: 3%
3020 Mechanic Street
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Copenhagen, NY 13626
(315) 688-4411
Gr: 7-12 | 305 students Minority enrollment: 2%
5960 Main St
Glenfield, NY 13343
(315) 348-2620
Glenfield, NY 13343
(315) 348-2620
Gr: PK-4 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
3336 Lincoln St
Port Leyden, NY 13433
(315) 348-2660
Port Leyden, NY 13433
(315) 348-2660
Gr: PK-4 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lewis County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lewis County, NY include Copenhagen Central School, Lowville Elementary School and South Lewis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lewis County?
6 public preschools are located in Lewis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lewis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lewis County include: Lowville Elementary School vs. Copenhagen Central School, Copenhagen Central School vs. Lowville Elementary School
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