Best Schools in Essex County, NY
Essex County, NY has a total of 30 schools including 16 high schools, 2 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 6,620 students attend Essex County, NY schools. On average, schools in Essex County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Essex County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Essex County, NY
Essex County, NY has 16 high schools with 3,656 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Essex County score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Essex County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Saranac Lake Senior High School
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Saranac Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
2. Ausable Valley High School
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Ausable Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 351 Students
3. Mountain View Campus
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Boquet Valley Csd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 192 Students
4. Lake Placid Junior-senior High School
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Lake Placid Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 294 Students
5. Moriah Junior-senior High School
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Moriah Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 316 Students
6. Ticonderoga Junior-senior High School
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Ticonderoga Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 359 Students
Best Middle Schools in Essex County, NY
Essex County, NY has 2 middle schools with 468 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Essex County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Essex County underperform expectations.
1. Saranac Lake Middle School
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Saranac Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
2. Ausable Valley Middle School
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Ausable Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 193 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Essex County, NY
Essex County, NY has 12 elementary schools with 2,496 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Essex County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Essex County exceed expectations.
1. Putnam Central School
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Putnam Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 47 Students
2. Lake Placid Elementary School
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Lake Placid Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 Students
3. Lake View Campus
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Boquet Valley Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
4. Ticonderoga Elementary School
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Ticonderoga Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 360 Students
5. Ausable Forks Elementary School
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Ausable Valley Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
6. Petrova Elementary School
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Saranac Lake Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
7. Moriah Elementary School
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Moriah Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 385 Students
8. Keeseville Primary School
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Ausable Valley Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 413 Students
9. Bloomingdale School
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Saranac Lake Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 100 Students
10. St Agnes Parochial School
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St Agnes Parochial School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 110 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Essex County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Essex County, NY has a total population of 37,381 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Essex County, 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 Essex County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Essex County, 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 Essex County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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