For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 640 students in 12901, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in 12901, NY is Stafford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 12901 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12901, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12901, NY Public Middle 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: 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%
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 middle schools in 12901, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12901, NY include Stafford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12901?
2 public middle schools are located in 12901.
What is the racial composition of students in 12901?
12901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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