Best Saranac Lake Public Middle Schools (2026)

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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saranac Lake Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
79 Canaras Ave
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).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links