For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 892 students in Potsdam, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Potsdam, NY are Lawrence Avenue Elementary School and A A Kingston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potsdam, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Potsdam have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Potsdam, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Avenue Elementary 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
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
A A Kingston Middle 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
| 346 students
Potsdam, New York 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
29 Leroy Street
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Grades: 5-8
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Potsdam, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Potsdam, NY include Lawrence Avenue Elementary School and A A Kingston Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Potsdam?
2 public elementary schools are located in Potsdam.
What is the racial composition of students in Potsdam?
Potsdam public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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