For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 907 students in Adams, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Adams, NY are Belleville Henderson Central School and Clarke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adams have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Adams, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belleville Henderson Central School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8372 County Rt 75
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 846-5121
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 846-5121
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11060 Us Rt 11
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Adams, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6 Institute St
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4841
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4841
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Adams, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Adams, NY include Belleville Henderson Central School and Clarke Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adams?
2 public elementary schools are located in Adams.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams?
Adams public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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