| Index | Potsdam | New York | National |
| Average Test Scores | 64% | 56% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | n/a | n/a | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 3 | 4,060 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 1 | 1,092 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 2 | 483 | 7,963 |
| Index | Potsdam | New York | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 91.0% | 83.5% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 90.3% | 82.1% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 74.1% | 59.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 62.0% | 43.4% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 55.5% | 34.7% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 32.2% | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 12.2% | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 9.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 3 public schools, 1 private schools and 2 post-secondary schools in Potsdam. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Potsdam, NY schools is 64%. The average student to teacher ratio is n/a. In Potsdam, NY, an average of 91.0% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 90.3% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Canton, NY | 6,486 | 60% | 25.3% |
| Parishville, NY | 623 | 58% | 21.4% |
| Colton, NY | 290 | 57% | 18.8% |
| Brasher Falls, NY | 605 | 56% | 16.7% |
| Norwood, NY | 1,543 | 51% | 5.6% |
| Potsdam, NY | 9,003 | 64% | 34.0% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Lincoln City, OR | 9,007 | 34% | 28.9% |
| Groton, CT | 8,999 | 51% | 5.6% |
| Fairview, TX | 8,998 | 83% | 71.9% |
| Lock Haven, PA | 8,997 | 40% | 17.7% |
| Spanish Fort, AL | 8,991 | 69% | 44.5% |
| Potsdam, NY | 9,003 | 64% | 34.0% |
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