For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 110 students in Gouverneur, NY (there are , serving 1,408 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Gouverneur, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Gouverneur, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Gouverneur, NY (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. James Elementary School
(Catholic)
20 S Gordon St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-0130
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-0130
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Overview
This Town (Gouverneur)
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
110 Students
424,309 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
39%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
41,517 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
68 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
62%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
38 Students
81,467 Students
% of Others Students
34%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Gouverneur, NY?
1 private schools are located in Gouverneur, NY.
What percentage of students in Gouverneur go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Gouverneur are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gouverneur?
100% of private schools in Gouverneur are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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