Lake George Central School District

381 Canada St
Lake George, NY 12845-1197
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Lake George Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 595 students in Lake George Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lake George Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
595 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lake George Central School District, which is ranked #109 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#94 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 10%)
74%
52%
70%
49%
90-94%
78%
(21-22)
90-94%
87%
(2022-23)
15.6%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
3%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
92%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $42,891 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,850 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$87,503 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$90,091 MM
Revenue / Student
$42,891
$34,989
Spending / Student
$40,850
$36,024

Best Lake George Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake George Junior-senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
381 Canada St
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5452
Gr: 7-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Lake George Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
69 Sun Valley Dr
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5714
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lake George Central School District?
Lake George Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 595 students.
What is the rank of Lake George Central School District?
Lake George Central School District is ranked #109 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake George Central School District?
92% of Lake George Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake George Central School District?
Lake George Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lake George Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,850 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 595 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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