Knickerbocker School
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 785-3740
District: Watertown City School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-4 • 340 students
Knickerbocker School, located in Watertown, New York, is a public elementary school in the Watertown City School District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10.
Knickerbocker School is a public school located in Watertown, NY. 340 students attend Knickerbocker School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 New York State Assessments data from New York State Education Department, and using 2025 New York State Regents Exams data from New York State Education Department. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from New York State Education Department. |
Posted: March 4, 2026
My child was enrolled in this school mid-year after the non-custodial parent retained them following winter break and refused to return them to home. The school permitted enrollment under those circumstances and later submitted a statement supporting the non-custodial parent in the related custody proceedings. My child attended for only half a year and consistently reported that they did not enjoy their experience and found the academic standards below what they had previously received. I believe the school should have exercised far greater diligence in verifying custodial authority and should have remained strictly neutral rather than involving itself in litigation. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this school. The court forced the non-custodial parent to return the child they wrongfully kept in Watertown. My child sees this as the worst school he has ever attended, and I agree.
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Posted: October 3, 2025
I have two boys that go to the school. Weve lived in the area for about a year now I absolutely love it special education is great as well for my son! Keep you updated nice and friendly staff
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Posted: June 11, 2013
I enjoy my daughter entering kindergarten at this smaller elementary. The class sizes are not to big although I have only had my daughter in knickerbocker for one year, this school ha had great parent evolvement and keeps the parents up to date. Mrs Shelton is a great teacher and my daughter had learned how to read whole books by the end of kindergarten. I can't say enough good things about this school. Whatis lacking in the technology department makes up for the quality of staff!
Posted: March 1, 2012
This school has been absolutely wonderful for my children! I love the parental involvement and the communication between the teachers and parents. And Chad Fairchild the principal is amazing!
Posted: December 1, 2011
My daughter only attended this school for a few months before we had to move (military) but I loved it and she loved it. Although we had a limited experience, I was involved in PTO, etc. so I felt like I got to know the principal and some staff. They are all great. My daughter loves going to school and her teacher is wonderful. She learned a lot in her few months there.
Posted: May 3, 2010
It's a good school if you have a kid with a disability or any kid for that matter.
Posted: April 16, 2010
Both my sons went to Knickerbocker when they were little. I think it was a great school for young children.
Posted: September 12, 2008
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lonsway Hill Apartments | Apartment Complex | Clayton | NY | 20.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan Ave | Watertown | NY | 1.3 mi | |
| 2 | Fort Drum | Fort Drum | NY | 9.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Drum | 8.7 mi. |
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