For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,291 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 58% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,291 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Potsdam Central School District, which is ranked #230 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
78%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
29%
# Black Students
25 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
1,147 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
89%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
78
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
100
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
83
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
97
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
8
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,416 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,853 is less than the state median of $32,230. 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
$27,416
$31,353
Spending / Student
$24,853
$32,230
Best Potsdam Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potsdam Senior High School
Magnet 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: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Grades: PK-4
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
A A Kingston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Grades: 5-8
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Potsdam Central School District?
Potsdam Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,291 students.
What is the rank of Potsdam Central School District?
Potsdam Central School District is ranked #230 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
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 Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 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 $24,853 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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