Ogdensburg City School District
School District · Ogdensburg, New York
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,420
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,420
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Evaluating Ogdensburg City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ogdensburg City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Madill School
Ogdensburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John F Kennedy School
Ogdensburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ogdensburg Free Academy
Ogdensburg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#444 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$31,795
+$4,015 vs New York median
District size
1,420 students
Typical than New York median
The short answer
Ogdensburg City School District ranks #444 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Ogdensburg City School District's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Madill School (6.7/10), John F Kennedy School (5.2/10), and Ogdensburg Free Academy (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ogdensburg City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madill School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | John F Kennedy School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Ogdensburg Free Academy | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ogdensburg City School District
Ogdensburg City School District is a Ogdensburg, New York school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,420 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. District-level spending was $31,795 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Ogdensburg City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Madill School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Ogdensburg City School District students show an average math proficiency of 40.1% and ELA proficiency of 44.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ogdensburg City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ogdensburg City School District with test data.
Schools in Ogdensburg City School District
3 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Ogdensburg
- Total Enrollment
- 1,420
- Teachers (FTE)
- 139
- District spending per student
- $31,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ogdensburg City School District?
Ogdensburg City School District has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ogdensburg City School District?
The average composite rating for Ogdensburg City School District is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Ogdensburg City School District?
Ogdensburg City School District's district-level spending was $31,795 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ogdensburg City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ogdensburg City School District is 10.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ogdensburg City School District?
Madill School is the highest-rated school in Ogdensburg City School District with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Ogdensburg City School District?
Across schools in Ogdensburg City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ogdensburg City School District compare to other districts in New York?
Ogdensburg City School District has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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