Top Rankings
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 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,753 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 33% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,753 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
215,025 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Plattsburgh City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#613 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
62%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
29%
# Black Students
123 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
7%
16%
# White Students
1,503 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
86%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
138
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
109
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
194,752
# Students in 9th Grade:
143
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
168
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
8
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,797 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,087. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,266 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,797
$31,087
Spending / Student
$27,266
$31,956
Best Plattsburgh City School District Public Schools (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
50 Bailey Ave
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-2410
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-2410
Grades: PK-2
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plattsburgh City School District?
Plattsburgh City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,753 students.
What is the rank of Plattsburgh City School District?
Plattsburgh City School District is ranked #626 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
86% of Plattsburgh City School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 12:1.
What is Plattsburgh City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,266 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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