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Plattsburgh City School District

49 Broad St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-3396
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Plattsburgh City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,772 students in Plattsburgh City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Plattsburgh City School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
1,772 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Plattsburgh City School District, which is ranked #765 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 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#741 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
52%
42%
49%
80%
78%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
30%
% Black
9%
16%
% White
82%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,510 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 $26,973 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,510
$31,307
Spending / Student
$26,973
$32,183

Best Plattsburgh City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plattsburgh Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Clifford Dr
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Broad St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Oak Street School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Oak St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-4950
Gr: 3-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Arthur P Momot Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Monty St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Bailey Ave
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-2410
Gr: PK-2 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Plattsburgh City School District?
Plattsburgh City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,772 students.
What is the rank of Plattsburgh City School District?
Plattsburgh City School District is ranked #765 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plattsburgh City School District?
82% of Plattsburgh City School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plattsburgh City School District?
Plattsburgh City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Plattsburgh City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,973 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,772 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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