For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,436 students in Ogdensburg, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Ogdensburg, NY are Ogdensburg Free Academy, Madill School and John F Kennedy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ogdensburg, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Ogdensburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ogdensburg, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ogdensburg Free Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 State St
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-0900
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-0900
Grades: 7-12
| 675 students
Rank: #22.
Madill School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Jefferson Ave
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-7729
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-7729
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801-809 Park St
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-4264
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-4264
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Lawrence Psychiatric Center Children & Youth Services
Special Education School
1 Chimney Point Dr
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 541-2565
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 541-2565
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Ogdensburg, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ogdensburg Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
One Correction Way
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-0281
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-0281
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
1100 State St
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-0900
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
Riverview Correction Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1110 Tibbits Ave
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-8400
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-8400
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
St. Lawrence Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1 Chimney Point Drive
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-3000
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-3000
Grades: 2-11
| 16 students
615 Franklin St
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-6271
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-6271
Grades: K-2
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ogdensburg, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Ogdensburg, NY include Ogdensburg Free Academy, Madill School and John F Kennedy School.
How many public schools are located in Ogdensburg?
4 public schools are located in Ogdensburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Ogdensburg?
Ogdensburg public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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