For the 2025 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 39% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Saranac have an average ranking of 3/10, 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saranac High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
60 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5800
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Saranac Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5900
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Saranac Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Saranac, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Grades: K-6
| 142 students
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Grades: K-6
| 134 students
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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