For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,011 students in 12901, NY (there are , serving 197 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 12901, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12901, NY are Plattsburgh Senior High School, Stafford Middle School and Arthur P Momot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12901 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12901, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12901, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plattsburgh Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Clifford Dr
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-7500
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Broad St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Arthur P Momot Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Monty St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-1140
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-1140
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Oak Street School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Oak St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-4950
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-4950
Grades: 3-5
| 207 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton-essex-warren-washington Boces
Special Education School
1585 Military Turnpike
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-0100
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 561-0100
Grades: K-12
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Bailey Ave
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-2410
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-2410
Grades: PK-2
| 241 students
12901, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Champlain Home For Children (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4766 Crete Blvd
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clinton County Sheriffs Department Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
25 Mccarthy Ave
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 565-4730
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 565-4730
Grades: 11
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12901, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12901, NY include Plattsburgh Senior High School, Stafford Middle School and Arthur P Momot Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12901?
6 public schools are located in 12901.
What percentage of students in 12901 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 12901 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12901?
12901 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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