St. Lawrence County > Colton (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.

Colton-Pierrepont Central School District is the major district for students living in Colton.

K-12 enrollment
Colton-Pierrepont Central School District
0 550 1,100 2017 2021 2025 2017: 297 2018: 320 2019: 335 2020: 339 2021: 358 2022: 362 2023: 352 2024: 360 2025: 343 297 335 358 352 343
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Colton-Pierrepont and other districts in St. Lawrence County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Colton-Pierrepont and other districts in St. Lawrence County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Colton residents, age 25 and older
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Colton
  • SUNY Potsdam
    Potsdam
  • Clarkson University
    Potsdam
  • St. Lawrence University
    Canton
  • SUNY Canton
    Canton
  • Paul Smith's College
    Paul Smiths