For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 687 students in Saranac Lake, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saranac Lake, NY are Saranac Lake Middle School, Petrova Elementary School and Bloomingdale School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saranac Lake, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saranac Lake have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Petrova Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4221
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4221
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Bloomingdale School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3198
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3198
Gr: K-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Saranac Lake, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2778
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2778
Gr: K-3 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3350
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3350
Gr: PK-K | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Saranac Lake, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saranac Lake, NY include Saranac Lake Middle School, Petrova Elementary School and Bloomingdale School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saranac Lake?
3 public elementary schools are located in Saranac Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Saranac Lake?
Saranac Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Saranac Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Saranac Lake include: Bloomingdale School vs. Petrova Elementary School, Petrova Elementary School vs. Bloomingdale School
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