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Potsdam Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 96 students in Potsdam, NY, 7% of all K-12 students in Potsdam, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Potsdam, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Potsdam, NY (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary's Elementary School
St. Mary's Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students
Catholic
45 Lawrence Avenue
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-3511
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Potsdam, NY Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
96
Students
8%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Potsdam)
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
1,795 Schools
# Students
96 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
8%
39%
0.39
0.59
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
33,696 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
73 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
76%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
17 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
18%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Potsdam, NY?
1 private schools are located in Potsdam, NY.
What percentage of students in Potsdam go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Potsdam are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Potsdam?
100% of private schools in Potsdam are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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