For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 370 students in 12981, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in 12981, NY is Saranac Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 12981 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 12981, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12981, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saranac Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
12981, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5500
Gr: K-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
P.o. Box 8
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5550
Gr: K-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 12981, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 12981, NY include Saranac Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 12981?
1 public middle schools are located in 12981.
What is the racial composition of students in 12981?
12981 public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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