Best Public Schools in Plattsburgh, NY

Summary:

The city of Plattsburgh, New York is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Plattsburgh City School District. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance, with Plattsburgh Senior High School ranking in the top 35% of New York high schools and outperforming state and district averages on Regents exams, while the elementary and middle schools in the district generally lag behind state proficiency standards.

Standout schools include Plattsburgh Senior High School, which boasts a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong performance on Regents exams, as well as Stafford Middle School, which ranks in the top 64% of New York middle schools and impresses with 100% proficiency on the Algebra I Regents exam. However, the district faces challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the lower academic performance observed in the elementary and middle schools.

Overall, the data highlights both the strengths and areas for improvement within the Plattsburgh City School District. By closely analyzing the performance data, demographic factors, and resource allocation, the district can develop targeted strategies to address the performance gaps and build upon the successes of its highest-performing schools, ultimately providing a more equitable and enriching educational experience for all students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Physics (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cumberland Head Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1187 Cumberland Head Rd	Plattsburgh	12901	Clinton County	Beekmantown Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 563-8321	515	45	11.4	53.2%	487 (94.6%)	9 (1.7%)	12 (2.3%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.1	1853^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	24.2%		29.6	1756^th of 2445 public elementary schools	28.2%	97												42.9	39.4	43.6				48.2	36.6	36.9				40.6		99.8	100.0	99.8	99.8	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	$24,627	$1,528	$23,099
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	50 Bailey Ave	Plattsburgh	12901	Clinton County	Plattsburgh City School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 563-2410	248	23	10.7	46.8%	218 (87.9%)	11 (4.4%)	6 (2.4%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)								(n/a)																										99.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	99.0	100.0	$30,700	$2,307	$28,392
Arthur P Momot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	60 Monty St	Plattsburgh	12901	Clinton County	Plattsburgh City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 563-1140	388	41	9.4	63.7%	314 (80.9%)	35 (9.0%)	23 (5.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	21.5	2041^st of 2445 public elementary schools	16.5%		18	2118^th of 2445 public elementary schools	13.4%	77												30.0	39.4	37.5				20.5	27.3	26.3				53.5		99.5	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	$30,476	$2,337	$28,138
Oak Street School	Public	3-5	108 Oak St	Plattsburgh	12901	Clinton County	Plattsburgh City School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 563-4950	218	22	9.9	72.0%	172 (78.9%)	14 (6.4%)	10 (4.6%)	9 (4.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.0%)	23.1	1989^th of 2445 public elementary schools	18.7%		27.1	1838^th of 2445 public elementary schools	24.8%	151												38.1	50.0	40.4				36.5	26.8	32.7				38.5		99.6	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	99.6	100.0	$33,163	$2,262	$30,902
Stafford Middle School	Public	6-8	15 Broad St	Plattsburgh	12901	Clinton County	Plattsburgh City School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 563-6800	392	51	7.6	73.0%	303 (77.3%)	47 (12.0%)	13 (3.3%)	7 (1.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	37.1	964^th of 1500 public middle schools	35.7%		36.5	987^th of 1504 public middle schools	34.4%	23									100.0		91.4				30.9	34.8	46.1				26.5	41.8	42.2		65.1	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	$32,117	$2,163	$29,954
Plattsburgh Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Clifford Dr	Plattsburgh	12901	Clinton County	Plattsburgh City School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 561-7500	566	57	9.8	72.1%	472 (83.4%)	46 (8.1%)	19 (3.4%)	13 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	64.3	430^th of 1234 public high schools	65.2%		63.3	465^th of 1242 public high schools	62.6%	35	56.7	79.0	82.5	53.9	77.0	90.6	66.7	86.2	57.7	78.4	64.3															99.6	100.0	99.8	99.8	99.8	100.0	99.8	99.8	$24,841	$1,577	$23,264
Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES	Public, Alternative	K-12	1585 Military Turnpike	Plattsburgh	12901	Clinton County	Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES	No	No	No	No	(518) 561-0100	237	66	3.5		220 (92.8%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.5%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)																										99.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0

Cities Near Plattsburgh

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
West Chazy	3.38 mi	3	441^st
Morrisonville	5.91 mi	1	759^th
Peru	10.63 mi	3	545^th
Chazy	11.06 mi	2	88^th
Saranac	13.78 mi	3	540^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Plattsburgh, NY

Plattsburgh Senior High School

Stafford Middle School

Cumberland Head Elementary School

Oak Street School

Arthur P Momot Elementary School

Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES

Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School

Cities Near Plattsburgh