THOUSAND ISLANDS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Located at 8483 County Route 9 in Clayton, New York, the Thousand Islands Central School District serves as a vital educational hub within the Watertown-Fort Drum metropolitan region. Operating as an active, traditional public school district across four instructional facilities, Thousand Islands offers a seamless educational pathway spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Nestled in a scenic, distant rural setting, the district combines a close-knit community atmosphere with comprehensive academic and extracurricular offerings designed to guide students from early childhood development to high school graduation. Parents, prospective families, and researchers can learn more about district initiatives by visiting their online portal at 1000islandsschools.org.

The district supports an active student body of 816 enrolled learners, fostering an engaging environment where individual attention and student growth are prioritized. To maintain high academic standards, Thousand Islands Central School District relies on a dedicated team of over 320 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes an instructional core of approximately 139 full-time equivalent teachers and dedicated instructional aides, complemented by a robust team of nearly 179 support personnel managing school operations, student services, and facility management. This favorable staffing ratio enables the district to maintain small class environments, offering customized academic guidance and strong community support across every grade level.