For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,483 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 17% 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 (2026-27)
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 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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%
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 17% 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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