For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 730 students in 12986, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 12986, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 12986, NY are Tupper Lake Middle-high School and L P Quinn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12986 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12986, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12986, NY Public 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 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
L P Quinn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
294 Hosley Ave
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-2981
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-2981
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 12986, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 12986, NY include Tupper Lake Middle-high School and L P Quinn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12986?
2 public schools are located in 12986.
What percentage of students in 12986 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 12986 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12986?
12986 public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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