For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 374 students in 12983, NY.
The top ranked public high school in 12983, NY is Saranac Lake Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 12983 have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 12983, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 12983 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Saranac Lake Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12983, NY Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saranac Lake Senior High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4450
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4450
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
12983, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2778
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2778
Gr: K-3 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3350
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3350
Gr: PK-K | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 12983, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 12983, NY include Saranac Lake Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 12983?
1 public high schools are located in 12983.
What is the racial composition of students in 12983?
12983 public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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