For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 736 students in Saranac, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saranac, NY are Saranac Elementary School and Saranac Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saranac, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saranac have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saranac, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saranac Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Saranac Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Saranac, New York 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Gr: K-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Gr: K-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saranac, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saranac, NY include Saranac Elementary School and Saranac Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saranac?
2 public elementary schools are located in Saranac.
What is the racial composition of students in Saranac?
Saranac public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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