For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 275 students in 12983, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in 12983, NY is Saranac Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 12983 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12983, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12983, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saranac Lake Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4221
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4221
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
12983, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2778
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2778
Grades: K-3
| 54 students
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3350
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3350
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 12983, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 12983, NY include Saranac Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12983?
1 public middle schools are located in 12983.
What is the racial composition of students in 12983?
12983 public middle schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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