Potsdam Central School District, New York

Potsdam Central School District is a unified school district in St. Lawrence County, New York, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 13,975 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 94 sq mi (244 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
13,975 ± 612
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
St. Lawrence County
Land area
94 sq mi (244 km²)
Median household income
$55,714 ± $9,384
Median home value
$167,500 ± $12,480
Water area
1.36 sq mi (3.51 km²)
State
New York
Census code (GEOID)
3623670
Coordinates (central point)
44.665731, -74.992012

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Potsdam Central School District, largest first

  1. Town of Potsdam14,819 people
  2. Potsdam (village)8,427 people
  3. Hannawa Falls (CDP)744 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Norwood-Norfolk Central School District8.5 mi north
  2. Canton Central School District11 mi southwest
  3. Madrid-Waddington Central School District12 mi northwest
  4. Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District15 mi southeast
  5. Brasher Falls Central School District16 mi northeast
  6. Colton-Pierrepont Central School District20 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Potsdam Central School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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