Best Saranac Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,176 students in Saranac, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Saranac, NY are Saranac High School, Saranac Elementary School and Saranac Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saranac, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Saranac have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Saranac, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saranac High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
60 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Saranac Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Saranac Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Saranac, New York

Saranac, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Gr: K-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Gr: K-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Saranac, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Saranac, NY include Saranac High School, Saranac Elementary School and Saranac Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Saranac?
3 public schools are located in Saranac.
What is the racial composition of students in Saranac?
Saranac public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Saranac are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Saranac include: Saranac Middle School vs. Saranac High School

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