Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12981

Summary:

The 12981 zip code area is home to three schools that span different grade levels: Saranac High School, Saranac Middle School, and Saranac Elementary School. Among these, Saranac High School stands out as the strongest performer, with high Regents exam pass rates, a relatively low dropout rate, and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Saranac Middle School also performs well, particularly on 8th grade state assessments in Math and Science, as well as on Regents exams.

While Saranac Elementary School lags behind the middle and high school in some areas, the consistent performance of the upper-level schools suggests a potential strength in the Saranac Central School District's curriculum and instruction, which could be leveraged to improve outcomes at the elementary school level. The district as a whole is ranked 593 out of 865 districts in New York and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement across the district.

One area of concern is the relatively high chronic absenteeism rate at Saranac High School (34.1%), which may be an issue worth investigating further. Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the schools in the 12981 zip code area, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement, which can help inform decision-making and guide efforts to support student success across the district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Saranac Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18 Picketts Crnrs Rd	Saranac	12981	Clinton County	Saranac Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 565-5900	366	29	12.6	41.3%	348 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	36.1	1561^st of 2445 public elementary schools	36.2%		48.4	1209^th of 2439 public elementary schools	50.4%	352												32.1	32.6	35.7				38.2	55.3	35.6				39.0		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$16,486	$1,675	$14,811
Saranac High School	Public	9-12	60 Picketts Crnrs Rd	Saranac	12981	Clinton County	Saranac Central School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 565-5800	440	41	10.8	41.6%	412 (93.6%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	68.9	363^rd of 1242 public high schools	70.8%		65.1	421^st of 1228 public high schools	65.7%	58	46.2	85.7	100.0	82.9	76.1	75.3	87.7	73.1	100.0	87.6	74.0															100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$18,328	$1,493	$16,835
Saranac Middle School	Public	6-8	70 Picketts Crnrs Rd	Saranac	12981	Clinton County	Saranac Central School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 565-5700	370	34	11.0	40.3%	359 (97.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	46	787^th of 1504 public middle schools	47.7%		48.9	743^rd of 1500 public middle schools	50.5%	44						100.0					100.0				34.8	28.7	44.8				55.1	25.6	60.2		48.5	97.7	99.4	99.7	99.7	100.0	99.7	99.7	99.7	$15,377	$1,298	$14,079

Cities Near Zip Code 12981

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Saranac	4.71 mi	3	440^th
Morrisonville	12.46 mi	1	749^th
Ellenburg Depot	14.91 mi	2	597^th
Plattsburgh	15.11 mi	8	644^th
Peru	15.64 mi	3	531^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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