For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 610 students in Lake George, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Lake George, NY are Lake George Junior-senior High School and Lake George Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake George, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lake George have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake George, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake George Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
381 Canada St
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5452
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5452
Grades: 7-12
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
Lake George Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
69 Sun Valley Dr
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5714
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5714
Grades: K-6
| 295 students
Lake George, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Warren County Sheriffs Dept (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
381 Canada Street, Lake George
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5456
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5456
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake George, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Lake George, NY include Lake George Junior-senior High School and Lake George Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lake George?
2 public schools are located in Lake George.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake George?
Lake George public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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