For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 819 students in 12935, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 12935, NY are Northern Adirondack Middle/high School and Northern Adirondack Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12935 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12935, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12935, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5586 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Grades: 6-12
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Adirondack Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5572 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3986
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3986
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12935, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12935, NY include Northern Adirondack Middle/high School and Northern Adirondack Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12935?
2 public schools are located in 12935.
What is the racial composition of students in 12935?
12935 public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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