For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,941 students in Plattsburgh, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 434 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Plattsburgh, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Plattsburgh, NY are Plattsburgh Senior High School, Stafford Middle School and Oak Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plattsburgh, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Plattsburgh have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Plattsburgh, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plattsburgh Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Clifford Dr
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-7500
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Broad St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Street School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Oak St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-4950
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-4950
Grades: 3-5
| 196 students
Rank: #44.
Arthur P Momot Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Monty St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-1140
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-1140
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton-essex-warren-washington Boces
Special Education School
1585 Military Turnpike
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-0100
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-0100
Grades: K-12
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Bailey Ave
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-2410
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-2410
Grades: PK-2
| 215 students
Plattsburgh, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Champlain Home For Children (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4766 Crete Blvd
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clinton County Sheriffs Department Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
25 Mccarthy Ave
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 565-4730
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 565-4730
Grades: 11
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Plattsburgh, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Plattsburgh, NY include Plattsburgh Senior High School, Stafford Middle School and Oak Street School.
How many public schools are located in Plattsburgh, NY?
6 public schools are located in Plattsburgh, NY.
What percentage of students in Plattsburgh, NY go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Plattsburgh, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plattsburgh, NY?
Plattsburgh, NY public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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