Ogdensburg City School District

1100 State St
Ogdensburg, NY 13669-3398
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,417 students in Ogdensburg City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Ogdensburg City School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,417 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ogdensburg City School District, which is ranked #605 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#584 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
46%
48%
49%
85%
78%
75-79%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
1%
30%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
97%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,483 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,356 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,483
$31,307
Spending / Student
$29,356
$32,183

Best Ogdensburg City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ogdensburg Free Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 State St
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-0900
Grades: 7-12
| 675 students
Rank: #22.
Madill School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Jefferson Ave
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-7729
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801-809 Park St
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-4264
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ogdensburg City School District?
Ogdensburg City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,417 students.
What is the rank of Ogdensburg City School District?
Ogdensburg City School District is ranked #605 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ogdensburg City School District?
97% of Ogdensburg City School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ogdensburg City School District?
Ogdensburg City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Ogdensburg City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,356 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 85% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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