Jefferson County > Orleans (town) > Education
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.

La Fargeville Central School District is the major district for students living in Orleans.

K-12 enrollment
La Fargeville Central School District
0 550 1,100 2017 2021 2025 2017: 508 2018: 550 2019: 504 2020: 495 2021: 467 2022: 465 2023: 464 2024: 450 2025: 423 508 504 467 464 423
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for La Fargeville and other districts in Jefferson County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for La Fargeville and other districts in Jefferson County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Orleans residents, age 25 and older
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Orleans
  • Jefferson Community College
    Watertown