Top Rankings
Saranac Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,494 students in Saranac Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Saranac Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,494 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Saranac Central School District, which is ranked #767 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#769 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
78%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
29%
# Black Students
1 Student
394,848 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
1,424 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
96%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
101
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
122
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
118
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
91
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,019 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,743 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,019
$31,353
Spending / Student
$27,743
$32,230
Best Saranac Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saranac High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
60 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5800
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Saranac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5900
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Saranac Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Morrisonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
47 Sand Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5980
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5980
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saranac Central School District?
Saranac Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,494 students.
What is the rank of Saranac Central School District?
Saranac Central School District is ranked #767 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saranac Central School District?
96% of Saranac Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saranac Central School District?
Saranac Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Saranac Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,743 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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