For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 742 students in 12986, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 12986, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 12986, NY are Tupper Lake Middle-high School and L P Quinn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 12986 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 12986, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12986, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tupper Lake Middle-high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Chaney Ave
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3322
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3322
Grades: 6-12
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
L P Quinn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
294 Hosley Ave
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-2981
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-2981
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
12986, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sunmount Developmental Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2445 State Rt 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-4485
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-4485
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
Sunmount Dvlpmntl Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3311
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(518) 359-3311
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 12986, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 12986, NY include Tupper Lake Middle-high School and L P Quinn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 12986?
2 public schools are located in 12986.
What percentage of students in 12986 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 12986 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 12986?
12986 public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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