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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,292 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 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,292 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Potsdam Central School District, which is ranked #290 of all 1,007 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.5%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Black
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
87%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,926 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,822 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$39 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$29,926
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$29,822
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Potsdam Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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: 2-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Potsdam Central School District?
Potsdam Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,292 students.
What is the rank of Potsdam Central School District?
Potsdam Central School District is ranked #290 out of 1,007 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?
87% of Potsdam Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $29,822 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.
