For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 282 students in Saranac Lake, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Saranac Lake, NY is Saranac Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saranac Lake, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Saranac Lake have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Saranac Lake, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saranac Lake Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4221
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4221
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Saranac Lake, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Saranac Lake, NY include Saranac Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saranac Lake?
1 public middle schools are located in Saranac Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Saranac Lake?
Saranac Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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