Colton-Pierrepont Elementary School

About

Colton-Pierrepont Elementary School is located at 4921 State Highway 56 Colton, NY serving grades PK-6 in St.Lawrence County. Colton-Pierrepont Elementary School is a small rural school located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. New York State’s second longest river, the Racquette River, flows through the district creating majestic scenery, a source of electrical power, and spectacular recreation. SUNY Colleges at Potsdam and Canton, Clarkson University and St. Lawrence University are located in neighboring communities; serve as a resource for undergraduate, graduate and partnership opportunities. This portion of Northern New York is known for a high quality of life created by the combination of career opportunities in agriculture, the arts, higher education, industry, technology and recreation.

Newcomers to the area will be pleased to hear that this School offers an idea learning environment with average class sizes, positive community support, individual attention, and encouragement which help all students and staff members strive for excellence. The staffs of teachers and other officials work closely with parents and the entire community to provide the best education possible for students. The students will learn to use their minds well to critically analyze and respond to complex real-world issues. They will use what they learn to become successful academically and professionally and to become advocates for themselves and their communities.

The School staff remains devoted to supporting each student in academic, social, and moral growth to promote a lifelong commitment to learning and to encourage responsible contributions to society. You can expect high standards of supportive families, conscientious learners, committed staff, and an involved community will maximize potential for student success. Parents will be awed by the level of professionalism established by the teachers, staff, and administrators.