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About school district data
School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.
Potsdam Central School District is the major district for students living in Potsdam.
K-12 enrollment
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Potsdam and other districts in St. Lawrence County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Potsdam and other districts in St. Lawrence County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Potsdam residents, age 25 and older
221
Less than 9th
380
9–12, no diploma
2,481
HS grad / GED
1,221
Some college
727
Associate’s
1,286
Bachelor’s
1,439
Grad / prof
Bars represent the number of people.
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Potsdam
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Clarkson University
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SUNY Potsdam
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St. Lawrence University
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SUNY Canton