For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,320 students in Potsdam, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 96 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Potsdam, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Potsdam, NY are Potsdam Senior High School, Lawrence Avenue Elementary School and A A Kingston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potsdam, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Potsdam have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Potsdam, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potsdam Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Grades: 8-12
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Grades: PK-4
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
A A Kingston Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Grades: 5-8
| 376 students
Potsdam, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
29 Leroy Street
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Grades: 5-8
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Potsdam, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Potsdam, NY include Potsdam Senior High School, Lawrence Avenue Elementary School and A A Kingston Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Potsdam, NY?
3 public schools are located in Potsdam, NY.
What percentage of students in Potsdam, NY go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Potsdam, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Potsdam, NY?
Potsdam, NY public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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