For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 640 students in Plattsburgh, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in Plattsburgh, NY is Stafford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plattsburgh, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Plattsburgh 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 Public Middle Schools in Plattsburgh, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Broad St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 239 students
Plattsburgh, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Champlain Home For Children (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4766 Crete Blvd
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 11
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Plattsburgh, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Plattsburgh, NY include Stafford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Plattsburgh?
2 public middle schools are located in Plattsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in Plattsburgh?
Plattsburgh 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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