For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 366 students in 12981, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in 12981, NY is Saranac Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 12981 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12981, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12981, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saranac Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
12981, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Grades: K-6
| 142 students
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Grades: K-6
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 12981, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 12981, NY include Saranac Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 12981?
1 public preschools are located in 12981.
What is the racial composition of students in 12981?
12981 public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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