Best Public Schools in Lake Placid, NY

Summary:

The city of Lake Placid, New York is home to two schools: Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School and Lake Placid Elementary School, both part of the Lake Placid Central School District. The elementary school has a strong academic performance, ranking 689 out of 2,439 New York elementary schools and outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Math proficiency. In contrast, the high school has room for improvement, ranking 408 out of 1,228 New York high schools, with mixed academic results and a concerning low 8th-grade Math proficiency rate.

The elementary school's consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years indicates a stable and high-performing academic environment. However, the high school's 3-star rating suggests the need for further improvement. Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as the high school has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the elementary school. Additionally, the significantly higher per-student spending at the high school raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and its potential impact on student outcomes.

Overall, the schools in Lake Placid present a mixed picture, with the elementary school performing well and the high school showing room for growth, particularly in Math proficiency and overall academic outcomes. Addressing socioeconomic challenges and ensuring equitable resource allocation may be crucial in supporting the continued success of both schools and the Lake Placid Central School District.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Chemistry (2023)	Regents Algebra II (2023)	Regents English (2023)	Regents Geometry (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	Regents Global History and Geography (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	Regents Physics (2023)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)						NY State Assessments Math (2023)						NY State Assessments Science (2023)	% 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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Algebra II End of Course	Regents English End of Course	Regents 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	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 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
Lake Placid Elementary School	Public	K-5	318 Old Military Rd	Lake Placid	12946	Essex County	Lake Placid Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 523-3640	244	28	8.7	32.8%	219 (89.8%)	8 (3.3%)	12 (4.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	69.7	689^th of 2439 public elementary schools	71.8%		65.9	770^th of 2434 public elementary schools	68.4%	81											65.2	61.4	46.2				60.9	75.0	59.6					98.8	98.8	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.2	99.2	99.6	$20,804	$2,552	$18,252
Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	34 School St	Lake Placid	12946	Essex County	Lake Placid Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 523-2474	294	46	6.3	35.7%	277 (94.2%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	65.7	408^th of 1228 public high schools	66.8%		56.5	551^st of 1190 public high schools	53.7%	143	78.0	88.0	94.4	77.5	41.4	76.7	81.6	85.7	87.5	82.9				41.3	51.1	55.8				38.3	52.2	10.7	56.0	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	$31,813	$2,118	$29,695

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Au Sable Forks	18.82 mi	1	613^th
Elizabethtown	20.03 mi	2	493^rd
Tupper Lake	22.71 mi	3	737^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.