For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 546 students in Lake Placid, NY (there are , serving 436 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in Lake Placid, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lake Placid have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Placid, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Placid Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 Old Military Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3640
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3640
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34 School St
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-2474
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-2474
Grades: 6-12
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake Placid, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Lake Placid, NY include Lake Placid Elementary School and Lake Placid Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Placid?
2 public schools are located in Lake Placid.
What percentage of students in Lake Placid go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in Lake Placid are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Placid?
Lake Placid public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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