Top Rankings
Lake Pleasant Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 65 students in Lake Pleasant Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Lake Pleasant Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,819 Schools
# Students
65 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Pleasant Central School District, which is ranked #248 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#228 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
2%
30%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
97%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $77,277 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $66,492 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$77,277
$31,307
Spending / Student
$66,492
$32,183
Best Lake Pleasant Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Pleasant School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Elm Lake Rd
Speculator, NY 12164
(518) 548-7571
Speculator, NY 12164
(518) 548-7571
Grades: PK-8
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Pleasant Central School District?
Lake Pleasant Central School District manages 1 public schools serving 65 students.
What is the rank of Lake Pleasant Central School District?
Lake Pleasant Central School District is ranked #248 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Pleasant Central School District?
97% of Lake Pleasant Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Pleasant Central School District?
Lake Pleasant Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lake Pleasant Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $66,492 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children’s wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we’ll take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.
