For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,451 students in 12901, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12901, NY are Stafford Middle School, Oak Street School and Arthur P Momot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12901 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12901, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12901, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
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 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: K-12 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Bailey Ave
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-2410
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-2410
Gr: PK-2 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
12901, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 11 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 12901, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 12901, NY include Stafford Middle School, Oak Street School and Arthur P Momot Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12901?
5 public elementary schools are located in 12901.
What is the racial composition of students in 12901?
12901 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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