For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 314 students in Saranac Lake, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in Saranac Lake, NY is Petrova Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saranac Lake, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Saranac Lake have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Saranac Lake, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petrova Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4221
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4221
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Saranac Lake, 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 preschools in Saranac Lake, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Saranac Lake, NY include Petrova Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saranac Lake?
1 public preschools are located in Saranac Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Saranac Lake?
Saranac Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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