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About school district data
School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.
Ausable Valley Central School District is the major district for students living in Jay.
K-12 enrollment
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Ausable Valley and other districts in Clinton County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Ausable Valley and other districts in Clinton County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Jay residents, age 25 and older
69
Less than 9th
25
9–12, no diploma
686
HS grad / GED
331
Some college
190
Associate’s
316
Bachelor’s
303
Grad / prof
Bars represent the number of people.
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Jay
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North Country Community College
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Clinton Community College
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SUNY Plattsburgh
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Paul Smith's College