Photo: Infrarrojo00 · CC BY-SA 4.0Lisbon’s public schools score below 61% of New York districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Lisbon, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In Lisbon, 43% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the New York average (49%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lisbon’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1171 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lisbon’s, its schools beat 44%, higher than their 39% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 43% of tested students were proficient in reading and 43% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Lisbon’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $29,378 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Maple Ridge School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lisbon’s grade
C+: better than 39% of New York school districts, #500 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lisbon, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Lisbon
Lisbon Central School
Grades PK–12 · 540 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Lisbon
Lisbon Central School
Grades PK–12 · 540 students · 11:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Lisbon
Lisbon Central School
Grades PK–12 · 540 students · 11:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Lisbon
Lisbon Central School
Grades PK–12 · 540 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Lisbon’s public schools are run by Lisbon Central School District. Parts of Lisbon (11%, 7% and 5% of its land) are served by Canton Central, Heuvelton Central and Madrid-Waddington Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Lisbon vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Lisbon’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | C+ | Lisbon Central |
| Ogdensburg | C | Ogdensburg City |
| Canton | B− | Canton Central |
| Waddington | C+ | Madrid-Waddington Central |
| Oswegatchie | C+ | Heuvelton Central PK–12 · Morristown Central PK–12 · Ogdensburg City PK–12 |
| Madrid | C+ | Madrid-Waddington Central |
Every school in Lisbon
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lisbon’s schools
Are Lisbon’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Lisbon children attend score below 61% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #500 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 44%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lisbon in?
Lisbon Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 540 students in 1 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Lisbon are served by Canton Central, Heuvelton Central and Madrid-Waddington Central.
What is Lisbon’s graduation rate?
80–89% of the class of 2023 in Lisbon Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Lisbon spend per student?
$29,378 in Lisbon Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Lisbon?
Yes: Maple Ridge School (religious, grades 1–8, 27 students).
Parents talk
What Lisbon families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Lisbon → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.