Best Public Schools in Speculator, NY

Summary:

Speculator, New York is home to a single standout elementary school, Lake Pleasant School, which serves grades PK-8 and is part of the Lake Pleasant Central School District. This small school of just 73 students consistently outperforms the state average on New York State Assessments in both English Language Arts and Math, with 71.43% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 42.6%. Lake Pleasant School has been ranked among the top 500 elementary schools in New York state for the past three school years.

The Lake Pleasant Central School District, which Lake Pleasant School is a part of, is ranked 118 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This high-performing district spends $34,841 per student, significantly more than the state average, which likely contributes to the school's exceptional academic outcomes. With a very low student-teacher ratio of 4.2 to 1, Lake Pleasant School is able to provide a high level of individualized attention and support to its students.

Overall, Lake Pleasant School stands out as a shining example of educational excellence in the Speculator, New York area. Its consistently strong academic performance, small class sizes, and high level of district funding make it a desirable choice for families seeking a top-notch elementary education for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	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 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
Lake Pleasant School	Public	PK, KG-8	120 Elm Lake Rd	Speculator	12164	Hamilton County	Lake Pleasant Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 548-7571	65	19	3.4		63 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	78.8	456^th of 2445 public elementary schools	81.3%		69.6	694^th of 2439 public elementary schools	71.5%	238	71.4	75.0	57.1	71.4	81.8	50.0	85.7	87.5	42.9	83.3	90.9	28.6	66.7	98.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$34,841	$2,109	$32,732

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City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Wells	10.3 mi	1
Indian Lake	16.1 mi	1
North Creek	20.91 mi	1
Northville	24.81 mi	3	354^th
Olmstedville	25.65 mi	1

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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.