For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,308 students in Essex County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Essex County, NY are Keene Central School, Lake Placid Junior-senior High School and Mountain View Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Essex County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ticonderoga Junior-senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Essex County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keene Central School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Market St
Keene Valley, NY 12943
(518) 576-4555
Keene Valley, NY 12943
(518) 576-4555
Gr: K-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 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%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Campus
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7530 Court St
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
(518) 873-6371
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
(518) 873-6371
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Crown Point Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2758 Main St
Crown Point, NY 12928
(518) 597-3285
Crown Point, NY 12928
(518) 597-3285
Gr: PK-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Newcomb Central School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5535 Rt 28n
Newcomb, NY 12852
(518) 582-3341
Newcomb, NY 12852
(518) 582-3341
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Willsboro Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29 School Ln
Willsboro, NY 12996
(518) 963-4456
Willsboro, NY 12996
(518) 963-4456
Gr: PK-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Ticonderoga Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5 Calkins Pl
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7400
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7400
Gr: 7-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Moriah Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 Viking Ln
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #99.
Schroon Lake Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Us Rt 9
Schroon Lake, NY 12870
(518) 532-7164
Schroon Lake, NY 12870
(518) 532-7164
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1010.
Minerva Central School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1466 County Rt 29
Olmstedville, NY 12857
(518) 251-2000
Olmstedville, NY 12857
(518) 251-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Essex County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adirondack Correctional Facility (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Box 110
Ray Brook, NY 12977
(518) 891-1343
Ray Brook, NY 12977
(518) 891-1343
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students
7530 Court St
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
(518) 873-6371
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
(518) 873-6371
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Moriah Shock Incar Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Fisher Hill Rd
Mineville, NY 12956
Mineville, NY 12956
Gr: Inquire with school | 3 students
Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 999
Mineville, NY 12956
(518) 942-7561
Mineville, NY 12956
(518) 942-7561
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
25 Sisco St
Westport, NY 12993
(518) 962-8244
Westport, NY 12993
(518) 962-8244
Gr: K-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Essex County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Essex County, NY include Keene Central School, Lake Placid Junior-senior High School and Mountain View Campus.
How many public high schools are located in Essex County?
10 public high schools are located in Essex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County?
Essex County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Essex County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Essex County include: Minerva Central School vs. Newcomb Central School, Newcomb Central School vs. Minerva Central School, Ticonderoga Junior-senior High School vs. Moriah Junior-senior High School
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