Best Public Schools in Cape Vincent, NY

Summary:

The city of Cape Vincent, New York is home to a single standout elementary school, Bashaw Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the Thousand Islands Central School District. Bashaw Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in New York state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting academic performance that exceeds district and state averages.

Bashaw Elementary's success is evident in its strong test scores, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the Thousand Islands Central School District and the state of New York. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 12.3 and relatively high spending of $23,581 per student may contribute to its academic excellence. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with 38.6% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, Bashaw Elementary School stands out as a shining example of educational quality in the Cape Vincent area, providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting student achievement. The school's consistent performance, resource allocation, and socioeconomic diversity are all positive indicators of its success in preparing students for the future.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			NY State Assessments Math (2025)			NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bashaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	410 S Esselstyne	Cape Vincent	13618	Jefferson County	Thousand Islands Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 654-2142	109	9	11.6	36.7%	102 (93.6%)	1 (0.9%)	5 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	74.6	567^th of 2445 public elementary schools	76.8%		74.1	554^th of 2445 public elementary schools	77.3%	13	60.0	93.3	50.0	66.7	100.0	71.4	69.2	99.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.1	100.0	100.0	$25,380	$2,392	$22,988

Cities Near Cape Vincent

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Clayton	7.74 mi	3	263^rd
Chaumont	10.67 mi	1
Sackets Harbor	16.56 mi	1
Dexter	16.67 mi	2	224^th
La Fargeville	18.6 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.