For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,735 students in Franklin County, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, NY are Chateaugay High School, Saranac Lake Middle School and Saint Regis Falls Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chateaugay High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
42 River St
Chateaugay, NY 12920
(518) 497-6611
Chateaugay, NY 12920
(518) 497-6611
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Saint Regis Falls Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
92 N Main St
Saint Regis Falls, NY 12980
(518) 856-9421
Saint Regis Falls, NY 12980
(518) 856-9421
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Brushton-moira High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
758 County Rt 7
Brushton, NY 12916
(518) 529-7342
Brushton, NY 12916
(518) 529-7342
Gr: 7-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Malone Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Francis St
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7801
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-7801
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Salmon River Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6650
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin-essex-hamilton Boces
Special Education School
23 Husky Lane
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6420
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6420
Gr: 2-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, NY include Chateaugay High School, Saranac Lake Middle School and Saint Regis Falls Central School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
8 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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