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 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Saranac, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saranac High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5800
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:
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%
Rank: #33.
Saranac Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Saranac, New York ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 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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