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Plattsburgh City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,812 students in Plattsburgh City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Plattsburgh City School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,812 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plattsburgh City School District, which is ranked #763 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#741 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Black
8%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
82%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,975 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,798 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$50 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$28,975
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$27,798
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Plattsburgh City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plattsburgh Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Clifford Dr
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-7500
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Broad St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Oak Street School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Oak St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-4950
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-4950
Gr: 3-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Arthur P Momot Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Monty St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-1140
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Bailey Ave
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-2410
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-2410
Gr: PK-2 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plattsburgh City School District?
Plattsburgh City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,812 students.
What is the rank of Plattsburgh City School District?
Plattsburgh City School District is ranked #763 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plattsburgh City School District?
82% of Plattsburgh City School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plattsburgh City School District?
Plattsburgh City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Plattsburgh City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,798 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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