For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 532 students in Lake Placid, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Placid, NY are Lake Placid Elementary School and Lake Placid Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Placid, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Placid have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake Placid, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Placid Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 Old Military Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3640
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3640
Gr: K-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 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 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Placid, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Placid, NY include Lake Placid Elementary School and Lake Placid Junior-senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Placid?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lake Placid.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Placid?
Lake Placid public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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