For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 629 students in Plattsburgh, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Plattsburgh, NY is Stafford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plattsburgh, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Plattsburgh have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Plattsburgh, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Broad St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
Gr: K-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Plattsburgh, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Plattsburgh, NY include Stafford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Plattsburgh?
2 public middle schools are located in Plattsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in Plattsburgh?
Plattsburgh public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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