Carthage Elementary School is located at 900 Beaver Lane Carthage, NY. This school provides education to grades K through 5 in Jefferson County, New York. This school has a reputation for being invitational, child-centered and intentional with all that we do. We have been recognized by New York State for being a High Achieving/Gap Closing school for the past three years. The learning experiences that we provide are created to stretch our children to the highest potential.
In the classrooms you will find children who are active learners while being involved in small group work and independent work as well as direct instruction. Carthage Elementary School meets the needs of all of the students in a manner which challenges as well as supports their individuality.
Carthage Elementary is known to be a safe neighborhood school where Early Literacy is the primary focus. Through the shared decision making team, a committee made up of community members, parents, teachers, school-related staff and the principal, a School Improvement Plan has been developed.
The highly trained, professional staff keeps current with best practices and strategies through frequent staff development opportunities.
The focus on Early Literacy connecting Reading, Writing and Language can be seen in the primary classrooms. Carthage Elementary offers a School Age Child Care Program before/after school to meet families’ needs. We proudly offer a strong Fine Arts Program, Physical Education Program and have computers for students use in each classroom.
