For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 366 students in 12981, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in 12981, NY is Saranac Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 12981 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12981, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12981, NY Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saranac Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
12981, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
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
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 preschools in 12981, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 12981, NY include Saranac Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 12981?
1 public preschools are located in 12981.
What is the racial composition of students in 12981?
12981 public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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