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12 schools in Jamestown

New York · Public K-12

The Jamestown public-school footprint covers 12 schools and about 5,600 K-12 students, with an average school size near 467.

4-year change in Jamestown

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,600
-290 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
28,188
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
5,600
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
12
public K-12

About Jamestown

Jamestown is a mid-sized New York city in terms of public-school footprint, with 12 schools and 5,600 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high.

Per-school enrollment runs near 467, lower than the state mean of about 519.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,600 students, fell 5% from the 5,890 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Jamestown discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Jamestown?
Jamestown, New York has 12 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,600 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Jamestown?
Jamestown has 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
What is the largest public school in Jamestown?
JAMESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Jamestown by enrollment, with approximately 1,292 students.
What school districts serve Jamestown?
Jamestown is served by 2 public school districts, including JAMESTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTHWESTERN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AT JAMESTOWN.
What grade levels do public schools in Jamestown cover?
Public schools in Jamestown serve students from pre-K through grade 12.