District Facts

Belleville Henderson Central School District is a small, rural district located in southern Jefferson County, New York, serving the tight-knit communities of Belleville, Henderson, Ellisburg, and surrounding areas. Our single campus houses students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, allowing for strong relationships, seamless transitions, and a true sense of family among students and staff.

Quick Facts:

• Enrollment: Approximately 500 students
• Grade Levels: Pre-K through 12
• Class Size: Small class sizes averaging 12–18 students
• Mascot: Panther
• School Colors: Black and White
• District Size: Roughly 200 square miles
• Location: 15 miles south of Watertown, near Lake Ontario
• Programs: Comprehensive academic offerings, Career & Technical Education partnerships, college-credit opportunities, and robust extracurricular activities including athletics, music, and FFA
• Community Partnerships: Strong collaboration with local farms, businesses, and service organizations
• Graduation Rate: Approx. 91%
• Student-Teacher Ratio: About 11:1 (eleven students for every teacher) 
• Staffing: Approx. 44 full-time classroom teachers. Total staff (including support) approx. 90-130 

At Belleville Henderson, we take pride in our close community connections, individualized attention, and tradition of Panther pride that makes our district a wonderful place to learn and grow.