Best Schools in West Potsdam, NY
West Potsdam, NY has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,918 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 70%, so schools in West Potsdam underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Potsdam, NY
The top high schools in West Potsdam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Potsdam Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potsdam Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 372 Students
2. Norwood-norfolk School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwood-norfolk Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
3. Madrid-waddington Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madrid-waddington Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 328 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Potsdam, NY
The top middle schools in West Potsdam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. A A Kingston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potsdam Central School District • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 368 Students
2. Norwood-norfolk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwood-norfolk Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Potsdam, NY
The top elementary schools in West Potsdam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potsdam Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 551 Students
2. Madrid-waddington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madrid-waddington Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 327 Students
3. Norwood-norfolk Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwood-norfolk Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 363 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Potsdam, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Potsdam, NY has a total population of 401 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Potsdam, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Potsdam, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Potsdam, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Potsdam, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit West Potsdam, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Potsdam, NY
How many schools are in West Potsdam, NY?
West Potsdam, NY has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,918 students in total.
How do schools in West Potsdam perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in West Potsdam score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 70%, so on average schools in West Potsdam underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Potsdam?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 69%
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- Projected: 67%
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- Projected: 70%
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- Projected: 66%
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