Top Rankings
Potsdam Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,303 students in Potsdam Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Potsdam Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
1,303 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Potsdam Central School District, which is ranked #290 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#283 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
3%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
89%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,163 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,624 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,163
$31,307
Spending / Student
$24,624
$32,183
Best Potsdam Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Gr: PK-4 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
A A Kingston Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Gr: 5-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Potsdam Central School District?
Potsdam Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,303 students.
What is the rank of Potsdam Central School District?
Potsdam Central School District is ranked #290 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Potsdam Central School District?
89% of Potsdam Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Potsdam Central School District?
Potsdam Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Potsdam Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,624 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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