For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 546 students in 12946, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12946, NY are Lake Placid Elementary School and Lake Placid Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 12946 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 12946, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12946, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Placid Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 Old Military Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3640
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3640
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 School St
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-2474
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-2474
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 12946, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 12946, NY include Lake Placid Elementary School and Lake Placid Junior-senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 12946?
2 public elementary schools are located in 12946.
What is the racial composition of students in 12946?
12946 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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