For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 403 students in 12986, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in 12986, NY is Tupper Lake Middle-high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 12986 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 12986, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 12986 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tupper Lake Middle-high School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12986, NY Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tupper Lake Middle-high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Chaney Ave
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3322
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3322
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
12986, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sunmount Developmental Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2445 State Rt 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-4485
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-4485
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students
Sunmount Dvlpmntl Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3311
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3311
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 12986, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 12986, NY include Tupper Lake Middle-high School.
How many public high schools are located in 12986?
1 public high schools are located in 12986.
What is the racial composition of students in 12986?
12986 public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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