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Schools in Saranac · Saranac Central School District

Saranac’s public schools score below 69% of New York districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 35% of Saranac’s students scored proficient, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Saranac, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#565of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 79% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
37%
▼ 12 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
35%
▼ 12 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 2–2 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$25.1K
▼ 28% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.5
NY 11.2
Schools in town
3
1,188 students on the public path
In brief

Saranac’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 35% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 79% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Saranac’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $25,078 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Saranac Middle School, then Saranac High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Saranac’s grade

C Test scoresC Graduation

C: better than 31% of New York school districts, #565 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 31%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1138)Better than 27%
Towns in Clinton County (14)Better than 29%
C−B−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 605 test results and a graduating class of 94 could put Saranac anywhere from C− to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 79% of Saranac’s students in the tested grades sat them (615 in math, 595 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Saranac, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Saranac Elementary SchoolSaranac Central School DistrictC
6–8Saranac Middle SchoolSaranac Central School DistrictC
9–12Saranac High SchoolSaranac Central School DistrictA−

Saranac’s public schools are run by Saranac Central School District, which also serves Dannemora, Dannemora, Plattsburgh and Schuyler Falls. Parts of Saranac (11% of its land) are served by Northern Adirondack Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Saranac Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,546 students, up 4% since 2020–21 · 11.5 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$25,078NY $34,607 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading37%
State average 48.9% · 595 students tested
Math35%
State average 46.5% · 615 students tested

Saranac vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Saranac’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SaranacCSaranac Central
Black BrookCAuSable Valley Central
DannemoraCNorthern Adirondack Central PK–12 · Saranac Central PK–12
Schuyler FallsC+Peru Central PK–12 · Saranac Central PK–12
PlattsburghC+Beekmantown Central PK–12 · Saranac Central PK–12 · Peru Central PK–12
FranklinBSaranac Lake Central
BellmontC−Malone Central PK–12 · Northern Adirondack Central PK–12 · Chateaugay Central PK–12
PeruB−Peru Central

3 of the 7 neighbors share Saranac Central with Saranac, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Saranac

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Saranacby address
Saranac Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C
359 students12:1Rate it →
Saranac Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C
361 students11:1Rate it →
Saranac High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
468 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Saranac’s schools

Are Saranac’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Saranac children attend score below 69% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #565 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 27%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Saranac in?

Saranac Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,546 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Saranac are served by Northern Adirondack Central.

Where do Saranac kids go to high school?

Saranac High School, with 468 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Saranac’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Saranac Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Saranac spend per student?

$25,078 in Saranac Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.