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

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

87%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Saranac Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students

2. Ausable Valley High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ausable Valley Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 351 Students

3. Mountain View Campus

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boquet Valley Csd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 192 Students

4. Lake Placid Junior-senior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lake Placid Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 294 Students

5. Moriah Junior-senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Moriah Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 316 Students

6. Ticonderoga Junior-senior High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Saranac Lake Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students

2. Ausable Valley Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Putnam Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 47 Students

2. Lake Placid Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lake Placid Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 Students

3. Lake View Campus

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boquet Valley Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students

4. Ticonderoga Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ticonderoga Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 360 Students

5. Ausable Forks Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ausable Valley Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students

6. Petrova Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Saranac Lake Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students

7. Moriah Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Moriah Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 385 Students

8. Keeseville Primary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ausable Valley Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 413 Students

9. Bloomingdale School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Saranac Lake Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 100 Students

10. St Agnes Parochial School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

6,620

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

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

B+

20.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.05 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,507 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Essex County, NY Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Essex County, NY

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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Rutland County, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Hamilton County, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Washington County, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lamoille County, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Orange County, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
St. Lawrence County, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Caledonia County, VT

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Grafton County, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations