Avon Schools

  The Littleville School was built in 1846.


Schools From 1790-1850


1792 - First Log School - The school was erected near the village square just north of the Zion Episcopal Church. Pedie Joiner was the first teacher. The school was also used as a meeting house.

1800 - Main Road School - This was the first school in the east section of Avon. It was built on an incline east of the Jolly Farmer, on the Avon-East Avon Road. Formerly, it was the Howland residence. The first teacher was Dolly Pierce.

1800 - Brick School - This school was built on the east side of Prospect Street, near the St. Agnes Rectory. There were between 50 and 80 students in 1829. In the early 1830s this school was damaged by a severe storm. 


1830s - Genesee Street School - Bricks salvaged from the Brick School were used to build this school. Later the pupils went to the Union Free School on Temple Street.

1836 - Avon Academy - This school was built on Temple Street by James Wadsworth as a school for young ladies. It was just south of the Avon Inn.

1841 - Temple Street School - This school was built by John E. Nixon on the west side of Temple Street. This school was in use until 1865, when it was purchased and remodeled it into a double dwelling by Dr. Wm. Nesbit. It was destroyed by fire on December 23, 1901.