For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,292 students in 13676, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 96 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 13676, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 13676, NY are Potsdam Senior High School, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 13676 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 13676, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 13676, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potsdam Senior High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
A A Kingston Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Gr: 2-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 13676, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 13676, NY include Potsdam Senior High School, Lawrence Avenue Elementary School and A A Kingston Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 13676?
3 public schools are located in 13676.
What percentage of students in 13676 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 13676 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 13676?
13676 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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