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Best Schools in 12981, NY
12981, NY has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,665 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in 12981 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12981, NY
The top high schools in 12981, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saranac Lake Senior High School
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Saranac Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
2. Saranac High School
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Saranac Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 414 Students
3. Ausable Valley High School
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Projected Test Scores
Ausable Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 351 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12981, NY
The top middle schools in 12981, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saranac Lake Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saranac Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
2. Saranac Middle School
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Saranac Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
3. Ausable Valley Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Ausable Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 193 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 12981, NY
The top elementary schools in 12981, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bloomingdale School
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Saranac Lake Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 100 Students
2. Ausable Forks Elementary School
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Ausable Valley Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
3. Saranac Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Saranac Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12981, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12981, NY has a total population of 2,558 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12981, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 12981, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12981, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12981, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 12981, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12981, NY
How many schools are in 12981, NY?
12981, NY has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,665 students in total.
How do schools in 12981 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 12981 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in 12981 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12981?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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